Iran Suspends US Talks, Ties Future Negotiations to Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran has suspended all negotiations and indirect communication with the United States, significantly raising tensions in the Middle East and casting uncertainty over ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the region’s three-month conflict. The decision, announced on June 1, follows Tehran’s accusation that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon constitute
Singer Master Parrot Killed in Northern Bypass Accident
Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot has reportedly died following a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. According to eyewitness accounts, the singer was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the busy highway on Monday evening. He is said to have died on the spot. The
Parliament Vets Over 80 Nominees for Ministerial Positions
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Oboth Marksons and deputised by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and has scheduled to handle the vetting process today and tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Late Paul Kafeero’s Body Exhumed for DNA Analysis
The body of the late Paul Kaeero has been exhumed to facilitate DNA sampling, Daily Star has learned. The exhumation exercise was carried out earlier today by a team of pathologists led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, in line with a court order and established forensic
BoU Clears Absa Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail, Wealth Business
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda, marking a major development in the country’s banking sector. The regulatory greenlight paves the way for Absa to take over Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth portfolio,
Court Orders Housing Finance Bank to Pay Shs 28 Million in Controversial Property Sale
The Commercial Division of the High Court has faulted Housing Finance Bank Ltd and ordered it to pay Shs 28 million in damages following the controversial sale of a borrower’s home at a price far below its market value. In 2009, Barnabas Samuel Aliku and his wife, Christine Mutesi Aliku,
Govt Scraps Funding for National Celebrations in Cost-Cutting Shift
The government has announced it will no longer finance national holiday celebrations, including Independence Day, Labour Day and International Women’s Day, starting in the 2026/27 financial year. The directive, confirmed on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, marks a significant policy shift aimed
Amuria Woman MP Etilu Arrested at Anita Among’s Residence
Margaret Etilu, the Woman Member of Parliament for Amuria District, was reportedly arrested on May 23, 2026, at the residence of Speaker Anita Among under circumstances that remain unclear. Days after the alleged arrest, Etilu’s whereabouts are still unknown. Her family and legal team say repeated efforts to trace her
Global oil supply squeeze deepens as markets fluctuate amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, IMF warns of mounting risks
Global energy markets are under renewed strain after the International Monetary Fund (IMF), alongside the International Energy Agency (IEA), World Bank Group and World Trade Organization (WTO), warned that oil inventories are being depleted at a record pace following major supply disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz. In a
China Opens New Frontier for Uganda’s Coffee as Beijing Eases Access for African Exporters
China’s decision to grant continent-wide access for African coffee exports is expected to create fresh opportunities for Uganda’s booming coffee sector, with the Chinese market emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional European destinations. Beginning July 20, 2026, China will allow qualified coffee bean imports from 53 African countries under
