Museveni: Raila Odinga was freedom fighter and a true patriot
President Yoweri Museveni has mourned the passing of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, describing him as a freedom fighter and a true patriot. Odinga passed away yesterday in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. “It is with a lot of sadness that I received the news of
Emirates marks 25 years with 2.8 million passengers in Uganda
Emirates had marked 25 years of operations to Uganda since the inaugural flight in 2000. Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Uganda, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Over the years, Emirates has steadily and strategically scaled its operations to Entebbe, evolving with customer demand. At
Court to Rule on Judge’s Competence, Jurisdiction in Besigye Case
The High Court is expected to deliver a ruling on an application by former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, challenging the competence and jurisdiction of presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma in his ongoing case. Earlier this month, Besigye filed a formal complaint with the Uganda Judicial Service Commission, citing concerns over
Buganda Kingdom Mourns Raila Odinga
The Buganda Kingdom has mourned the death of former Kenyan presidential candidate Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier today in Kochi, India, after suffering a cardiac arrest. Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga expressed deep sorrow at the news, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the Odinga family and Buganda’s Royal Family, dating
Raila Odinga is dead
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga’s office told Reuters on Wednesday, without giving further details. Odinga, who was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi, suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital where
Court Remands ASP Nsiima for Assaulting Supermarket Attendant
The City Hall Grade One Magistrate’s Court has remanded Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima to Luzira Prison on charges of assault and malicious damage to property following an incident at a Shell fuel station in Kyanja. ASP Nsiima appeared before the court after CCTV footage emerged showing him
UNOC Engineer Dies in Tragic Incident at Busowoko Falls
An engineer with the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has tragically passed away following a drowning incident at Busowoko Falls, the Daily Star has learned. His death has been confirmed by UNOC. Eng. Gershom Rwakasanga, who served as Manager of Terminals Development & Operations at the Jinja Storage Terminal, had
Over 430000 Candidates Begin UCE Exams Amid tight Security
A total of 432,159 Senior Four candidates have today officially begun their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, reflecting a significant 12.1% increase from last year’s 379,748 candidates, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The national exams commenced this morning with Geography, followed by Biology (Theory) in the
Court charges ASP Nsiima for assaulting supermarket attendant
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima, who was captured on CCTV slapping a supermarket attendant at a Shell fuel station in Kyanja, Kampala, is set to face criminal charges. The officer will formally be charged before the City Hall Court in Kampala. According to Rusoke Kituuma, the police spokesperson,
Kiplimo Wins Chicago Marathon in Record-Breaking Performance
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was on world record pace at the 2025 Chicago Marathon. While he ultimately fell short of breaking the record, Kiplimo still claimed a dominant victory. He finished the race in 2:02:23, securing the win with a powerful performance. Kiplimo stayed near the front of the pack throughout
