Police nabs Moses Matovu’s suspected killer
Police have arrested the prime suspect in connection with the murder of veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu. The suspect has been identified as Vincent Nsamba, 41, who was arrested following investigations into the circumstances surrounding Matovu’s death. Nsamba was apprehended in Ochange Ward, Yesu Amala, Nansana Division, Wakiso District,
NSSF declares 22.53% interest for savers
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has declared a 22.53% interest rate for its members for the 2025/26 financial year. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi announced the rate during NSSF’s Annual Members Meeting at Serena Hotel, Kampala. More details to follow.
Police arrest woman, intensifies Moses Matovu’s suspected killer
Police have arrested a woman who was in the company of veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu shortly before he was allegedly attacked and killed in Kampala on Thursday morning. Matovu, 77, reportedly sustained serious injuries to the head during the attack and lost a significant amount
Moses Matovu killed in morning attack
Veteran Ugandan musician and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu has reportedly been killed following an attack, Daily Star has learnt. His death was confirmed by police. Matovu, 77, was reportedly struck on the head during the attack and lost a significant amount of blood before he was rushed to Kibuli Hospital,
UNEB releases 2026 timetable as exams kick off in October
Uganda’s 2026 national examinations will kick off on October 8 , with the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) briefing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) candidates ahead of the examination season. According to Daniel Odong, the Executive Director of UEB, the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidate briefing will follow on October 30
Basajjabalaba seeks compensation over cancelled Shs1.6bn City Square deal
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba has told Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) that he is seeking compensation from Government over the cancellation of a deal to redevelop Kampala’s 2.5-acre City Square. Basajjabalaba told the committee that his company won the tender to redevelop the prime property in
Court orders Housing Finance to deposit Shs 28m in Najjera dispute
The Court of Appeal has stayed the execution of High Court orders that would have cancelled Speke Uganda Holidays Limited’s ownership of a property in Najjera and required it to hand over vacant possession to the former owners. The stay was granted after Housing Finance Bank asked the appellate court
Queen Mother leaves the palace , accuses Tooro royals of rushing Oyo succession
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has broken her silence on the bitter succession dispute that followed the death of her son, former Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, accusing some members of the kingdom of rushing to install a new king before his burial. In a statement issued after
Court throws out Ssempijja petition over Kalungu East seat
The High Court in Masaka has dismissed former Defence Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja’s challenge to the election of Yusuf Kiruluuta Nkeretanyi as Kalungu East Member of Parliament, ruling that the petition was filed outside the statutory time limit. In a ruling delivered by Justice Joyce Kavuma and read by Masaka
Phaneroo conference brings career, leadership opportunities closer to students
University and tertiary students will have an opportunity to access spiritual guidance, leadership development, professional counselling and career networking at the fifth Global Inter-University Conference organised by Phaneroo Ministries. The conference, scheduled for November 14, 2026, at 2pm at Phaneroo Grounds in Naguru, will bring together students from universities, technical
