East Yara Africa, Asili Agriculture Launch Agri-Hub in Kiryandongo to Advance Farmer Knowledge and Food Security
Yara East Africa Limited, a leading crop nutrition company, in partnership with Asili Agriculture, today launched a new Agri-Hub Knowledge Centre in Kigumba, Kiryandongo District. The centre is designed to serve as a transformative platform to deliver agronomic knowledge, demonstrate sustainable farming practices, and support smallholder and commercial farmers with
Inside Gashumba, Namyalo Copyright Dispute
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has dismissed Frank Gashumba’s application to register a copyright for the works titled “Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main Sigala Ku Ballot: Jajja We Command You to Stand Again in 2026 and Beyond: Bazzukulu ba Museveni.” The works in question feature a silhouette of President
Jinja City Clerk on the Spot for Diverting Shs 950 Million Meant for School Construction
Jinja City Clerk Edward Lwanga is under scrutiny for allegedly diverting Shs 950 million out of Shs 1 billion allocated for the construction of Uganda Railways Seed Secondary School in Jinja City, the Daily Star has learned. The diverted funds were reportedly transferred to Southern Division, where they were used—among
Entebbe International gets enhanced VIP business lounge
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched the new Karibuni Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, marking another important milestone in efforts to enhance the passenger experience. The new lounge now offers enhanced facilities, including baby changing rooms, an infant playroom, a designated smoking area,
Breakthrough TB Detection: Simple AI Model Outperforms Complex Systems
A team of researchers from Uganda and South Africa has made a big discovery in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). They found that a simple and efficient artificial intelligence (AI) model, called VGG16, is better at spotting TB in chest X-rays than more complex, high-powered AI systems. The study, led
Judiciary Acquires Land for Rakai Chief Magistrate’s Court
Rakai District leadership yesterday officially handed over two acres of land to the Judiciary for the construction of the new Rakai Chief Magistrate’s Court, marking a significant step toward improving access to justice in the region. The site handover ceremony took place at Block 111, Plot 13, Kooki County, Kyewakula
Victoria University Launches BeTV to Train Uganda’s Next-Gen Broadcasters
In a bold move that blurs the line between lecture halls and live broadcasts, Victoria University has unveiled BeTV, a fully operational television station aimed at grooming Uganda’s next generation of media professionals. The announcement, made by Vice Chancellor Prof. Lawrence Muganga, marks a significant shift in how media education
Mystery Deepens in Sudden Death of Dr. Kiggundu as Police Arrest Key Witness
In a story that continues to grip the nation, police have confirmed the arrest of 23-year-old Eva Mbabazi in connection with the sudden and unexplained death of renowned medical researcher Dr. John Spire Kiggundu, whose lifeless body was discovered barely an hour after he checked into Dream Guest House on
ATAF and IISD Sign MOU to Strengthen Domestic Resource Mobilisation
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) have signed a new cooperation agreement to support stronger tax policy and administration, especially in the mining sector. The new memorandum of understanding (MoU) sets out how ATAF and IISD will work together to enhance domestic
Congolese Music Star Koffi Olomidé to Headline Concert Celebrating 50 Years of Afrigo Band
Congolese music legend Koffi Olomidé is set to headline a star-studded concert celebrating 50 years of Afrigo Band, Uganda’s longest-standing and most iconic musical ensemble, in what promises to be a cultural highlight of 2025. The event, titled Legends of Sound: Afrigo@50, will take place at the Millennium Grounds in Kampala on Saturday, 16 August
