KCCA Pushes Shs 6 Billion Pay Boost for Street Cleaners
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has asked Parliament to approve an extra Shs 6.018 billion to raise street cleaners’ wages, as the city expands and gears up for mechanised sanitation. Under the proposal, daily pay for cleaners would jump from Shs 6,000 to Shs 10,000. KCCA Executive Director Sharif Buzeki
Court orders Naris Nuwagaba, Associates to pay Shs 10M over ‘Team Thorough’ Brand
The High Court has barred businessman Naris Nuwagaba and three associates from using the name and brand “Team Thorough”, ruling that their actions amounted to trademark infringement against Team Thorough Business Mobilizers Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited. In a decision delivered on December 2, 2025, Justice Susan Odongo found
Bassajja Balaba’s son declares bid to Challenge Tayebwa for Deputy Speakership
The newly elected Ishaka Municipality Member of Parliament, Iddi Bassajja, a son to Hassan Basajja Balaba, has declared his intention to challenge Ruhinda North County MP Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker ahead of the 12th Parliament. “I declare my candidature for the position of Deputy Speaker of
EAC Observers Flag Late Opening of Polling stations
The East African Community (EAC) Election Observer Mission has expressed concern over the delayed opening of polling stations during Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, citing logistical and technical challenges that affected voting at several locations. Speaking at a press conference held at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, the Head of the EAC
Prison: Hospital Visit Was Besigye’s Routine Medical Check-Up
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed reports claiming that opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital overnight in critical condition. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed that while Besigye did see his doctor at night, his health is not deteriorating. “The hospital visit was part of Besigye’s routine
How Internet Shutdown offered Families Time to Bond
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced the suspension of internet services during the presidential and parliamentary elections, Gen Z collectively blinked in disbelief. It was as if someone had hit “pause” on the world, leaving us in a bizarre reality that felt ripped straight from The Walking Dead except our
Justice Mike Chibita Set to Be Named New Chief Justice
Justice Mike Chibita is expected to be named the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, whose tenure ended this week. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on August 20, 2020, by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He succeeded Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired
Who are the Five Workers’ MPs Elected to 12th Parliament
Five candidates have been officially declared Members of Parliament representing workers in Uganda’s 12th Parliament following elections held at Kibuli Secondary School in Kampala. The declaration was made on Tuesday evening by the Returning Officer, Ibrahim Kakembo, who also issued declaration forms to the successful candidates. Annet Birungi emerged the
Besigye Rushed from Luzira Prison Over Deteriorating Health
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is in critical and deteriorating health condition, the Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), which expressed concern over Besigye’s health while in detention. Besigye, who was allegedly abducted from Nairobi in 2024, is accused of
Museveni Grants Official Burial to Former Education Minister Bitamazire
President Yoweri Museveni has granted an official burial to the late former Minister of Education and Sports and Woman Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire. Bitamazire passed away last week after an undisclosed illness. “The National Organising Committee (NOC) is working closely with the family to organize
