Museveni Appoints Richard Byarugaba as Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Mr. Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and Mr. Moses Sabiti, the former Country Director for Trademark Africa in Uganda and South Sudan, as Senior Presidential Advisors in the Exports and Industry Advisory Secretariat. Details to follow.
US Warns Ugandans Against Overstay as Shs 53.4 Million Visa Bond Takes Effect
The United States government has warned Ugandans against the misuse of non-immigrant visas following a rise in cases of visa overstays, Daily Star has reliably learned. The warning comes amid a growing number of Ugandans overstaying in the United States on tourist and medical visas, prompting the introduction of a
Mystery as 5.5 Million National IDs Remain Unclaimed
At least 5.5 million National Identity Cards remain unclaimed, Daily Star Uganda has learned. In May 2025, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025. The exercise also aimed to register 17.2
Police nabs two over murder of social media content creator
Police in Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation, which occurred on the night of 3rd February 2026 in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The deceased, identified as 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator Namulinde Diana, was living alone in
Girma Wake Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The announcement was confirmed by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara. Earlier today, Minister Barugahara shared
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Inside the new recruitment guidelines for Uganda Airlines CEO
The Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of incumbent CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication
US Extends AGOA as Ugandan Trade Advocates Welcome Breakthrough in Washington
The United States’ decision to reauthorise the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 2026 has been welcomed by African trade advocates, who see the move as a critical step toward restoring certainty in Africa–U.S. trade relations. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed legislation extending AGOA with retroactive effect
DNA Backlog shoots up Despite New Equipment
The backlog of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) cases at the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) has increased, according to the latest Auditor General’s report. DGAL was established to provide scientific and forensic analytical services in support of the administration of justice, including criminal investigations and paternity testing. Over the past
Gen. Muhoozi: Baryomunsi Is a Traitor, Will Never Be a Minister Again
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said that Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister of Information, Communication and National Guidance, will never serve as a minister again. The remarks followed a series of now-deleted tweets by Gen. Muhoozi. While appearing on Capital FM’s political talk show, Capital Gang,
