NBS producer dies in Entebbe Road crash, Makona in ICU
A producer attached to NBS TV and Sanyuka TV has died in a road crash along the Entebbe Road, Daily Star has learnt. The deceased, identified as Badru Kasirye, was travelling with Brian Makona, who survived the crash and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
Inside UPDF deployment in Gaza
Uganda is considering deploying troops to the Gaza Strip under an international peacekeeping arrangement, following a request by the United States and ongoing global efforts to stabilise the conflict between Israel and Palestine. According to defence minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, the proposal stems from engagements between Uganda and international partners, including
SC Villa captain Owori dies after Makindye attack
SC Villa captain David Owori has died after succumbing to injuries sustained in a brutal attack by unknown assailants in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala. Owori, 27, was attacked near his home at around 8:00pm on Tuesday and rushed to Case Clinic for emergency treatment. He was later pronounced dead.
First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine trial kicks off
Efforts to develop the world’s first vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are gaining traction, even as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) grapples with the largest outbreak of this rare virus strain on record. The World Health Organization (WHO) said ongoing trials could mark a major breakthrough, although
Uganda Airlines launches Accra, Kigali routes
Uganda Airlines has launched scheduled direct flights to Accra in Ghana and Kigali in Rwanda, in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and boosting trade, tourism and investment across Africa. The new routes expand the national carrier’s network and provide passengers with more convenient travel options, while strengthening Entebbe International
Court sentences Susan Magara killers to death, life imprisonment
The High Court has sentenced nine people to death and life imprisonment over the kidnap and murder of businesswoman Susan Magara, bringing to a close one of Uganda’s most shocking criminal cases. The convicts were found guilty of kidnap with intent to obtain a ransom and the subsequent murder of
Supreme Court orders KCCA to pay Shs 100m over undelployed recruit
The Supreme Court has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to pay Shs 100 million in general damages to a woman who was recruited but never deployed for duty. The case stems from a 2012 recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission, which had advertised vacant positions at KCCA.
Museveni: Otunu has integrity and diplomatic credentials to lead UN
President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of United Nations Secretary-General, describing him as a candidate with the experience, integrity and diplomatic credentials to lead the global body. Museveni made the remarks during a meeting with ambassadors representing members of the United Nations Security Council
Fourteen perish in Lwera accident
At least 14 people have died following a fatal road crash in Lwera swamp in Kalungu District along the Kampala–Masaka highway. According to Kasirye Twaha, the RegionalPolice Spokesperson Greater Masaka, the accident occurred on the night of August 3, 2026, at around 11:00pm at Kamunga Trading Centre. The crash involved
URSB deregisters 90,000 non-compliant companies
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered 90,000 companies that failed to comply with statutory filing requirements, in a move aimed at cleaning up Uganda’s companies register. In a public notice dated August 3, 2026, the Registrar of Companies said the affected firms had not applied for restoration after
