Museveni Orders Official Burial for Rhoda Kalema
President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the late former Minister for Public Service, Lay Canon Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, be accorded an Official Burial. Kalema passed away over the weekend in Nairobi, where she had been admitted due to undisclosed illnesses. In preparation for the burial, the Government of Uganda
Tragedy as Seeta High School Senior Six Student Drowns in Swimming Pool
What began as a routine Sunday evening at Seeta High School’s Mbalala Campus ended in tragedy and unanswered questions after a Senior Six student drowned under unclear circumstances in the school’s swimming pool. Kevin Nsamba, 21, was last seen around 5:30 PM, moments after playing football with fellow students. What
Power Struggles, Land Grabs Threaten Future of Uganda Scouts’ National Camp
A 120-acre parcel of land meant to nurture Uganda’s next generation of leaders is now at the heart of a deepening ownership battle, with government officials warning of illegal takeovers, expired legal documents, and internal sabotage. In a letter dated July 25, 2025, Minister of State for Lands Sam Mayanja
Uganda Cranes’ Shs 1.2 Billion Match Bonus in Jeopardy After Crushing Defeat to Algeria
A staggering Shs 1.2 billion reward for the Uganda Cranes for every match they win in the ongoing CHAN PAMOJA 2024 tournament now hangs in the balance, following a humbling 3-0 defeat to the Algerian national team. The bold incentive was announced by FUFA President Moses Magogo Hassim just hours
Convict Killed in Inmate Attack at Masindi Government Prison
A convict has been killed following an incident at Masindi Government Prison, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, spokesperson for the Uganda Prisons Service. “On August 3, 2025, an unfortunate case of inmate-to-inmate violence at Masindi Government Prison resulted in the death of convicted
Dr. Lawrence Muganga Challenges Ugandan Parents to Rethink Education and Legacy
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, has urged Ugandan parents to critically rethink how they are preparing their children for the future. Questioning the continued reliance on traditional boarding schools, Dr. Muganga called for a shift toward more forward-thinking education models and smarter investment strategies. “It’s time we
KCCA Secures Shs 3.5 Billion to Decommission Kiteezi Landfill After Deadly Landslide
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has secured Shs 357 billion to begin the decommissioning of the Kiteezi landfill, following a tragic landslide in August 2024 that left 30 people dead, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made by Sharifah Buzeki, the new Executive Director of KCCA, during a
Museveni Pledges Shs 1.2 Billion Per Win for Uganda Cranes at CHAN 2024
As the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 kicks off, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a staggering Shs 1.2 billion for the Uganda Cranes for every match they win in the tournament. The bold incentive was announced by FUFA President Moses Magogo Hassim during his address to the national
Court Further Remands Former Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe in Kagezi Murder Case
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been further remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of Senior Principal State Attorney Joan Kagezi, a case that had long stalled but is now regaining momentum. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi in June, Agasirwe was formally
Two Pupils Killed in Star Junior School Bus Crash
What began as a bright Sunday morning filled with songs and excitement turned devastating when a school bus carrying pupils from Star Junior School in Makindye overturned along the Mityana Road, killing at least two children and injuring several others. The pupils had spent the day on an educational excursion
