Dr. Ssemugenyi Challenges Legality of New UPDF Act in Constitutional Court
Human rights defender Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has petitioned Court challenging the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Act, 2025. This follows President Yoweri Museveni’s assent to the controversial legislation on Monday. The law, passed by Parliament last month, retains provisions allowing civilians to be tried in military courts—despite
Moses Kigongo Preaches Unity as Muslims Bid Farewell to Former Mufti Sheikh Ndirangwa
Hundreds of family members, friends, and members of the Muslim community gathered at the home of former Supreme Mufti Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa in Kiraya-Ngoma, Lwengo, to pay their final respects as he was laid to rest. Sheikh Ndirangwa passed away at the age of 61 after a brief illness
Tayebwa Unveils Kayoola EVS 2025, Hands It Over to Civil Aviation Authority
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has unveiled the Kayoola EVS 2025, a flagship electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The grand reveal took place during the closing ceremony of National Science Week 2025, held under the theme “Made in Uganda: From Innovation to Market.” The event
Electoral Commission Commends Older Persons and PwDs for Peaceful Village Elections
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has extended appreciation to Uganda’s Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their exemplary conduct during the recently concluded village-level elections. Earlier this month, the EC began the electoral process for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which includes Older Persons, PwDs,
EACOP Advances Local Talent Development with Flagship Training Program at UPIK
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing local talent with a high-level delegation visit to the Uganda Petroleum Institute in Kigumba (UPIK). The delegation included Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Uganda; Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum
Over 10 Ugandan Students Decline Evacuation Amid Escalating Israel-Iran war
Amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, at least 11 Ugandan students have declined to participate in the government’s evacuation effort. The crisis escalated sharply on June 13, 2025, as both nations launched direct military strikes. The conflict was triggered by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, prompting
SBG Securities scoops award as Best Performing CIS Manager for 2024
SBG Securities Uganda Limited, the investment and brokerage subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), recently scooped the award for 2024 Best Performing Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) Manager. On receiving the award, Grace Semakula, the Chief Executive of SBG Securities said, “We are excited to see our efforts gaining recognition.
Airtel Disburses Shs 50.3 Billion in Dividends to NSSF
Airtel Uganda has paid Shs 50.3 billion in dividends to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), highlighting the strength of the Fund’s investment strategy and its ongoing commitment to delivering returns to its members. In 2023, NSSF invested Shs 199 billion to acquire over 4.21 billion shares in Airtel Uganda
Intra-Party Democracy: How The NRM Beats Others
By Ambassador Henry Mayega Uganda’s democratic bar has, during the Yoweri Museveni administration’s epochal supretendence, been raised to unprecedented levels rendering several old and new parties on the country’s political canvass failures and unable to cope with the dictates of the political parties and organizations act. The resumption of political
Former Supreme Mufti Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa is dead
Former Supreme Mufti of the Kibuli-based Muslim faction in Uganda, Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa, has passed away, Daily Star can reliably report. In April 2021, Ndirangwa has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a brief statement, he attributed his resignation to internal conflicts within the Kibuli leadership.
