UHRC Awards Shs160m to Victims of Human Rights Violations
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting in Mbarara City has awarded a total of Shs160 million to victims of human rights violations in two separate cases. In the first ruling delivered by the Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, the Tribunal awarded Shs80 million to Visensio Mucunguzi, a farmer from Rwenkuriju
Semei Kakungulu’s Environmental Legacy Commemorated in Mbale City
The Semei Kakungulu Museum has launched a week-long celebration to mark its first anniversary and the 97th year since the death of Semei Kakungulu, honoring his lasting impact on environmental protection and the local ecosystem. The activities are specifically aimed at raising public awareness about the realities of climate change
Stanbic Bank and FinCom Unveil Digital Lending Partnership For Ugandan Schools
Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country. The collaboration gives thousands of private education institutions immediate access to pre-scored, cashflow-aligned financing, directly through a platform they already
World AIDS report: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
The global response to HIV has suffered its most significant setback in decades, warns a new UNAIDS report released today ahead of World AIDS Day 2025. Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response details the far-reaching consequences of international funding reductions and lack of global solidarity which sent shockwaves through low-
The Bridge of Trust; Kirabo’S steady hand behind the Scenes
Winning big at the 2025 Silverback Awards is always a team story, and at the heart of the GOtv success is a Client Service Executive who turns complexity into clarity and pressure into progress. Working on a brand as dynamic as GOtv takes more than coordination – it requires empathy, resilience,
Ntawo Police Post Commander Shot Dead, AK47 robbed
The officer in charge of Ntawo Police Post has been shot dead during a confrontation with suspected armed robbers, Daily Star has learned. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on the night of November 23, 2025, at around 10:25 PM in Ntawo Cell, Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality.
Nyege Nyege: Counter-Terrorism Police Officer Drowns in Kalagala Falls
Police Constable Andrew Alar , a police officer attached to the Counter-Terrorism Unit has drowned at Kalagala Falls on the River Nile, Daily Star has learned. The officer was reportedly deployed to provide security at the ongoing Nyegenye Festival. Marine Police has since launched a search operation to retrieve the
DTB Secures Sport Award of the Year at Annual Bankers’ Awards
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has been named the winner of the Sport Award of the Year at the inaugural Annual Bankers’ Awards. The awards, organized by the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), were held at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala.
Iside Kiira Motors’ Electric Bus’ 13,000 Journey to South Africa
Uganda has launched the Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition, a groundbreaking 30-day journey covering more than 13,000 kilometres across six African nations: Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, and South Africa. The expedition demonstrates of Uganda’s technological advancement and emerging industrial leadership. It showcases homegrown innovations designed to tackle continental
Service Firms Positioned to Drive Africa’s Local Content Expansion
Global service companies were spotlighted as key drivers of local content development in Africa during the recent Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, held in partnership with the African Energy Chamber. A central theme of the summit was the importance of local content in driving economic growth across the continent.
