Bobi Wine: Army Now Fully Occupying My Home
The army has reportedly taken over the premises of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. The revelation was made by Kyagulanyi himself and follows a military raid on his home in Magere last month. “Last night, the military surrounding our home in Magere once again
Okwi takes over as Richard Yego Steps Down from MTN Mobile Money
MTN Mobile Money Uganda has appointed Sarah Bateta Okwi as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 March 2026, following the decision by Richard Yego to step down from the role. The appointment comes as MTN Mobile Money continues its transition into a fully independent fintech company,
High Sound for Children Calls for Data-Driven Review of Boys’ Declining Primary School Completion
High Sound for Children has called for a comprehensive analysis of enrolment, attendance, and completion data disaggregated by sex, region, and socio-economic status to better understand emerging gaps in primary education. The call follows the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results, which show a widening disparity between
Delayed Justice Trap Juvenile Offenders in remand homes – report
The government has come under scrutiny over persistent congestion in juvenile remand homes and the prolonged detention of children beyond legally recommended periods. Uganda currently has seven remand homes and one national rehabilitation centre mandated to protect, rehabilitate, and reintegrate juvenile offenders (JOs). However, a recent Auditor General’s report paints
Bamuturaki Leaves Uganda Airlines
Jennifer Bamuturaki is set to leave Uganda Airlines as the Cheif Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Daily Satr has learned. According to the communication allegedly from the CEO, her position will advertised shortly. Daily Star couldnot verify when she is scheduled to leave. “The Board will advertise the position
Muhika Junior School showcases its skilling center amidst celebration of PLE results success
In 2026, Uganda’s education landscape is currently embracing skilling of learners beyond academic excellence. Schools that offer this unique value preposition stand out as the number one choice of parents and guardians. Gone are the days when vocational training was an afterthought, relegated to adult schools and most recently, secondary
Muhika Junior School Shines with 85% PLE Success Rate as Young Star Claims National Crown
Muhika Junior School has posted an impressive debut performance in the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), recording an 85 per cent success rate in its inaugural sitting since its founding in 2022. According to results released by the Ministry of Education and Sports on Friday, January 30, 2026, 12 of the
Nameere’s Walk to Parliament Hangs in the Balance as NUP’s Nalubowa Challenges Magistrate’s Ruling
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Rose Nalubowa, has petitioned the Masaka High Court challenging a decision by Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe that declared National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Justine Nameere as the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect. On Sunday, Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe declared Nameere the duly elected MP
Reach A Hand Launches Koi Koi Fireside Conversations to Bridge Generational Gaps on SRHR
Reach A Hand Uganda has launched the inaugural Koi Koi Fireside Conversations, a new platform designed to foster cross-generational dialogue under the theme “Stories of 18–30-year-olds in the 1990s.” The event formed part of Threads of Legacy, an initiative that uses innovative and interactive approaches to bring together people from
Airtel Revenues Hit $4.7bn as Data and Mobile Money Drive Growth
Airtel Africa has posted revenues of $4.67 billion for the nine-month period ended December 2025, underlining strong growth momentum driven by data services, mobile money, and continued network investment. According to the company’s latest trading update, revenues rose by 24.6% in constant currency and 28.3% in reported currency, supported by
