Justine Nameere arrested
Masaka District Woman MP Justine Nameere has been arrested, Daily Star has learned. Namere was arrested this evening after being sworn in a parliament. she was arrested by armed men in plain clothes in Masaka. According to early reports, the gun-wielding men intercepted and forcefully took her away under unclear
Starlink Licensed to Operate in Uganda
Starlink, the satellite broadband venture backed by Elon Musk, has been licensed to operate in Uganda, Daily Star has learned. President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the development, describing it as part of government efforts to expand internet access and reduce connectivity costs. “I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda introduces Coca-Cola 1L PET bottle to meet evolving consumer needs
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) announced the launch of the Coca-Cola 1 Litre PET bottle, expanding its portfolio with a shareable bottle designed for everyday occasions. The new pack is priced at Shs 2,500. The 1L PET bottle offers a balance of quantity, affordability and convenience, making it ideal for families and
IGG probes Anita Among over Leadership Code petition
Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze has confirmed receiving a petition from a group of lawyers and activists seeking a comprehensive investigation into Speaker Anita Annet Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. Naluzze said the Inspectorate has since launched investigations and will make its
Alumni Villages Launches Fifth Land Project Phase in Jinja, Expanding Youth Empowerment Efforts
The Alumni Villages Land Project has officially launched its fifth phase in Kagoma Town Council, Jinja District, further strengthening efforts to empower young Ugandans through affordable land ownership. The newly unveiled phase sits on 4 acres of land and marks another milestone for the fast-growing initiative, which has gained recognition
C-Care opens specialist hospital in Gulu
C-Care Uganda has officially opened a specialist hospital in Gulu, a move expected to improve access to advanced healthcare services in Northern Uganda. The newly launched C-Care Hospital Gulu will serve patients from the Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions, where many residents have often travelled to Kampala to access
Young Women Drive Uganda’s Digital Economy Through Mobile Business Skills
In the busy trading centres of Kasese District, young women entrepreneurs are quietly reshaping Uganda’s economy through digital innovation, using mobile phones not just for communication, but as tools for business growth, financial management, and economic survival. Development experts say this growing shift toward digital entrepreneurship among young women has
Oboth-Oboth tipped for Speaker of 12th Parliament
West Budama County South MP and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, is being fronted for the position of Speaker of Parliament in the 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who has served as defence minister since 2021, has played a key role in shaping defence-related legislation, including tabling the Uganda
Dfcu takes services to Busoga with anniversary medical outreach
dfcu Bank has marked its 62nd anniversary by hosting a humanitarian medical camp in Walukuba-Masese Division in Jinja District, as part of a nationwide outreach initiative aimed at improving access to healthcare in communities across Uganda. The health camp, organized in partnership with the Busoga Kingdom and Rotary District 9213, offered
Over 500 Access HIV, SRHR Services at Kigungu Landing Site
More than 500 residents at Kigungu Landing Site have accessed sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services as health workers step up efforts to address rising HIV infections in Uganda’s high-risk fishing communities. The outreach, conducted by Family Medical Point, offered free HIV testing, counselling, treatment and care
