Former Supreme Mufti Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa is dead
Former Supreme Mufti of the Kibuli-based Muslim faction in Uganda, Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa, has passed away, Daily Star can reliably report. In April 2021, Ndirangwa has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a brief statement, he attributed his resignation to internal conflicts within the Kibuli leadership.
Court Upholds 12-Year Sentence for Mowzey Radio’s Killer
The Court of Appeal has upheld the 12-year and 3-month prison sentence for Wamala Godfrey, also known as Troy, who was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of popular Ugandan musician Mowzey Radio. A panel of three justices—Christopher Gashirabake, Dr. Asa Mugenyi, and John Mike Musisi—dismissed Troy’s appeal
2026 Elections: UHRC Cautions Security Agencies on Human Rights
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has called on security agencies to uphold human rights as Uganda prepares for the 2026 General Elections, emphasizing that doing so is not optional—it is a legal and moral obligation. Electoral seasons in Uganda have historically been marked by heightened tensions, with reports of
New six months HIV Injectables cost Shs 100 million
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved long-acting injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention. The new medicine is administered by injection once every six months and is a significant step in improving prevention options for people at risk of HIV infection around the world. In an interview, Gilead
Over 45 Ugandans Near Turkey Border Await Evacuation Amid Israel-Iran war
The Government of Uganda is devising measures to evacuate Ugandan nationals caught in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to Vincent Bagire, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically on June 13, 2025, with both countries exchanging military strikes. The
Court Battle Looms Over New UPDF Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has resolved to challenge the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, 2025 in the Constitutional Court, citing constitutional concerns over the trial of civilians in military courts. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni on Monday assented to the controversial bill passed by Parliament
Ofwono Opondo Nominated to Contest in NRM Primaries After Nod from Museveni
Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, Ofwono Opondo, has been officially nominated to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for the Older Persons Member of Parliament seat representing the Eastern Region. Last month, President Yoweri Museveni gave Opondo the green light to enter elective politics after
Fire Breaks Out at Decommissioned Kiteezi Landfill
A fire has broken out at the decommissioned Kiteezi landfill, Daily Star can reliably report. The blaze erupted at around 9 p.m. This marks the second time a fire has occurred at the decommissioned landfill, the first incident having been recorded on February 8, 2025. Prior to this year, no
Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics Before 2026
Neyedo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, is set to launch a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF), ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, The Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made at the party’s offices on Namirembe Bishop Road in Kampala. Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics
NIRA: Over 2.5 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs in Less Than a Month
Atleast 2.5 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identity Cards (IDs) in less than a month, the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) said. On May 27, The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146
