Gov’t Secures Shs 2.7 trillion Standard Chartered Loan for Infrastructure
Government has signed an agreement to borrow EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) from Standard Chartered Bank to finance key infrastructure projects across the country. The agreement was signed by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, and Sanjay Rughani, the CEO and Head of Coverage, Uganda,
Over 77,000 Fail PLE as 10,000 Learners Abscond
More than 77,000 learners have failed the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), Daily Star Uganda can reliably report. A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates from 11,525 centres were beneficiaries of the Universal Primary
How Boys Outperformed Girls in the 2025 PLE Results
Boys have outperformed girls in the just-released Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results. A total of 817,883 candidates from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, compared to 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates from 11,525 centres were beneficiaries of the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme, while 295,847
Parliament Seeks Shs 263.9 Billion to Purchase Vehicles for MPs
Parliament is requesting an additional Shs 263.937 billion to purchase vehicles for 529 Members of the 12th Parliament, Daily Star has learned. This request was made by Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee, during his presentation on the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper. According to Achia, the vehicles
Makerere University to Confer 185 PHDs at 76th Graduation
Makerere University is set to confer 185 postgraduate degrees during its 76th graduation ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled to take place from 24–27 February 2026 at Freedom Square. The four-day event will see thousands of students from various colleges and academic units awarded degrees and diplomas in recognition of their
Over 817,000 Candidates Await 2025 PLE Results
The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, is set to release the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results, Daily Star has learned. The results will be released later today at State House, Nakasero. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), a total of 817,885 candidates sat for the
Museveni Directs Appointment of Allan Kasujja as Media Centre Boss
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Minister of Information and Communication Technology and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. In a letter addressed to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the President said he had received a
Auditor General Flags BoU Fraud, Excess UMEME Payout and Uganda Airlines Challenges
The Auditor General is scheduled to present the 2025 audit report to the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, with special audits into the operations of Uganda Airlines, the Shs 60 billion Bank of Uganda (BoU) money heist, and the verification of the UMEME buyout payout dominating the report. The development
List: Who are the elected army representatives to Parliament
The Army Council has elected 10 representatives to Parliament ahead of the 2026–2031 term. The election exercise was presided over by Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. Chaired by President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander-in-Chief of the
Sarah Bireete Freed After One Month in Jail
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has released human rights activist Sarah Bireete after she spent one month in jail. Bireete was granted bail on cash of Shs 1 million, with her sureties bonded Shs 10 million non-cash. Magistrate Winnie Nankya is barred from leaving the country without the court’s
