Why Prof. Nuwagaba has not reported to office two weeks after his vetting as Deputy Governor
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has not yet reported for duty, Daily Star has learned. On February 10, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Prof. Nuwagaba as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, following the elevation of Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego from
Civil Society Organizations Advocate for Expanded SRHR Services to Marginalized Communities
Civil society organizations have called for the extension of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services to marginalized communities in the country. This call to action was made during the Entebbe Ghetto Youth Festival, a transformative event that became a beacon of hope, solidarity, and empowerment for young
EAC to promote the region as a unified tourism destination in Berlin
The East African Community (EAC) will, for the first time, participate as an entity having its own stand at the International Tourism Bourse (ITB) – Berlin, the world’s largest tourism trade fair, from 4th – 6th March, 2025. Representing the region as a single tourism destination, the EAC will showcase its diverse
Sustaining Uganda’s Fisheries: Innovations, Policies and Community Action
By Christopher Burke Uganda’s fisheries sector is a vital contributor to food security, employment and export earnings accounting for 3 percent of National GDP and 12 percent of the total Agriculture Sector GDP. Fisheries contribute significantly to Uganda’s National Development Plan III and Vision 2040 that aims to increase
Breaking News: Joseph Kony’s wife surrenders to Ugandan Authorities
The wife of Joseph Rao Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA),Ruth Achan, has surrendered to Ugandan authorities, Daily Star can exclusively report. According to sources, Kony’s wife is expected to arrive later today at Entebbe Airport. Accompanied by her children Maisa Amu, Betty Akidi, and Pope Kony, Achan
Five cardinals set to succeed Pope Francis
While Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, many are asking who might lead the Vatican and Catholic Church in the future. The 88-year-old pontiff showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia – meaning it is present in both his lungs – as his condition continues to present a complex
FULL LIST: The best schools with 4 in 4 aggregate in PLE 2024
With the release of the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination results, Daily Star brings you the list of all schools that got four in four aggregates. Below is the list No CENTRE NAME DISTRICT NAME NAME AGG 1 BRIGHT HORIZON P/S ARUA MUN. LIBERTY MUSLIM SAIDI 4 2 NAMIREMBE BOARDSCH BUDAKA
iKon Awards: Reviewing the 2025 Nominees
The 2025 iKon Awards continue to spotlight outstanding talent in the film industry, celebrating the creativity and dedication of filmmakers, actors, and industry professionals. Ahead of the grand ceremony, we reviewed the nominees, who shared their thoughts on the significance of the iKon Awards and their impact on the
Bobi Wine: NUP loses Shs 40 million in joint security Raid
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly lost Shs 40 million following a recent raid conducted by joint security forces, party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has said. Last Friday, police stated that they carried out the search due to alleged illegal military training at
Mastercard Foundation holds’ Young Africa Works Dialogue to chart way for unlocking youth-led entrepreneurship
Annually, Uganda churns over 700,000 graduates into the labor market, but only 90,000 secure formal employment, leaving hundreds of thousands to grapple with uncertainty of unemployment. Last week, the Mastercard Foundation held the Young Africa Works 2025 Dialogue, an event that brought together government officials, private sector leaders, financial
