Museveni Pardons 143 Petty Convicts
President He further requested Dr. Byabashaija to notify him once the process of releasing the pardoned prisoners has been completed.has pardoned several prisoners across the country, Daily Star has learned. “In accordance with Article 121 (4)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and on the recommendation of
Bryan White Remanded Over Death of Girlfriend Nalubwama
Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city socialite Brian Kirumira, aka Brian White, over the suspicious death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama. Appearing before Magistrate Sarah Basemera, Brian White was charged with seven counts including manslaughter, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. He
Panic as Sauda Madada Vomits Blood, Court Orders Urgent Evacuation
Kanyanya Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe has ordered the immediate evacuation of detained National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada to a medical facility for further treatment. Madada, who appeared frail and visibly ill, was brought to court supported by prison warders and was reportedly vomiting blood. Before the court
Uganda Seals New Air Service Deals to Boost International Flights
Uganda has concluded a series of bilateral air service negotiations at the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation event (ICAN2025), strengthening the country’s position in the global aviation sector. The week-long summit, held in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, brought together aviation regulators, policy experts, and national delegations from around
UBOS Kicks Off Week-Long Activities Ahead of Africa Statistics Day celebrations
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has begun a full week of celebrations leading up to Africa Statistics Day 2025, rolling out activities under the theme “Leveraging Innovations in Data and Statistics to Promote a Just, Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Society for Africans.” Launching the events at Statistics House in
A Borderless Africa Could Become Reality Within Five Years
In a bold push for Pan-African unity and seamless mobility across the continent, former Ghanaian Member of Parliament Ras Mubarak who leads the Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has declared that Africa is capable of achieving a fully visa-free system within the next five years, long before the African Union’s Vision
Minister Kasolo Hails Flexipay For Enhancing Financial Inclusion
State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its innovative FlexiPay platform, noting that it has significantly advanced the country’s financial inclusion agenda. He was speaking during the 3rd National Microfinance and Savings Group Conference at Hotel Africana in Kampala recently Kasolo said FlexiPay has
Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles
In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone. The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo Verde, Mauritius
Ex-UCDA Boss Emmanuel Iyamulemye Passes On
The former Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Emmanuel Iyamulemye, is dead. The agriculturalist died this morning after a long illness. His death was confirmed by Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister for Agriculture. “I have learnt this morning with deep sorrow the passing of Dr. Emmanuel Iyamulemye,
A Year later: Dr. Kizza Besigye Remains Detained Without Trial
By Winnie Kizza It is now one year since my spouse, Dr. Kizza Besigye, was abducted from Nairobi and taken to prison in Uganda. One year later, the case against him has not moved in court. The injustice has been endless: military detention, illegal confinement, and denial of bail. A
