Museveni Orders Official Burial for Rhoda Kalema
President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late former Minister for Public Service, Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, be accorded an Official Burial. Kalema passed away over the weekend in Nairobi, where she had been admitted due to undisclosed illnesses. In preparation for the burial, the Government of Uganda
Tragedy as Seeta High School Senior Six Student Drowns in Swimming Pool
What began as a routine Sunday evening at Seeta High School’s Mbalala Campus ended in tragedy and unanswered questions after a Senior Six student drowned under unclear circumstances in the school’s swimming pool. Kevin Nsamba, 21, was last seen around 5:30 PM, moments after playing football with fellow students. What
UPDF Engineers Boost Connectivity with Network Mast in Somalia
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU-XI), Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has commissioned a newly installed internet network tower at the Emergency Response Team (ERT) Company headquarters in Mogadishu, Somalia. The state-of-the-art mast was constructed by UNGU-XI network engineers
Power Struggles, Land Grabs Threaten Future of Uganda Scouts’ National Camp
A 120-acre parcel of land meant to nurture Uganda’s next generation of leaders is now at the heart of a deepening ownership battle, with government officials warning of illegal takeovers, expired legal documents, and internal sabotage. In a letter dated July 25, 2025, Minister of State for Lands Sam Mayanja
Uganda Cranes’ Shs 1.2 Billion Match Bonus in Jeopardy After Crushing Defeat to Algeria
A staggering Shs 1.2 billion reward for the Uganda Cranes for every match they win in the ongoing CHAN PAMOJA 2024 tournament now hangs in the balance, following a humbling 3-0 defeat to the Algerian national team. The bold incentive was announced by FUFA President Moses Magogo Hassim just hours
Convict Killed in Inmate Attack at Masindi Government Prison
A convict has been killed following an incident at Masindi Government Prison, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, spokesperson for the Uganda Prisons Service. “On August 3, 2025, an unfortunate case of inmate-to-inmate violence at Masindi Government Prison resulted in the death of convicted
Dr. Lawrence Muganga Challenges Ugandan Parents to Rethink Education and Legacy
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, has urged Ugandan parents to critically rethink how they are preparing their children for the future. Questioning the continued reliance on traditional boarding schools, Dr. Muganga called for a shift toward more forward-thinking education models and smarter investment strategies. “It’s time we
Uganda’s Hidden Collateral: Bringing Customary Land Titles into the Financial Mainstream
By Christopher Burke Across Uganda, millions of people live and work on land held under customary tenure. Families have cultivated, inherited and depended on this land for generations, remain locked out of one of the most powerful tools for economic empowerment: access to formal credit. Despite the growing recognition of
Kabunga and Kitamirike Crowned Champions at Stanbic Entebbe Match Play 2025
Cheers echoed across the Entebbe Golf Club greens on Saturday when senior golfers, Charles Kabunga and Steven Kitamirike, clinched the championship title of the Stanbic Entebbe Match Play 2025, with a commanding 3/1 win over the formidable duo of Henry Nsubuga and Picole Lukyamuzi. Speaking at the crowning ceremony in
KCCA Secures Shs 3.5 Billion to Decommission Kiteezi Landfill After Deadly Landslide
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has secured Shs 357 billion to begin the decommissioning of the Kiteezi landfill, following a tragic landslide in August 2024 that left 30 people dead, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made by Sharifah Buzeki, the new Executive Director of KCCA, during a
