Museveni: Politics Is Not about Age but Service
President Yoweri Museveni has said that politics is not defined by age, but by the commitment to serve people and confront national challenges such as corruption, fraud, and criminality. He made the remarks after returning his nomination forms for the positions of National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)
Inside Gashumba, Namyalo Copyright Dispute
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has dismissed Frank Gashumba’s application to register a copyright for the works titled “Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main Sigala Ku Ballot: Jajja We Command You to Stand Again in 2026 and Beyond: Bazzukulu ba Museveni.” The works in question feature a silhouette of President
Jinja City Clerk on the Spot for Diverting Shs 950 Million Meant for School Construction
Jinja City Clerk Edward Lwanga is under scrutiny for allegedly diverting Shs 950 million out of Shs 1 billion allocated for the construction of Uganda Railways Seed Secondary School in Jinja City, the Daily Star has learned. The diverted funds were reportedly transferred to Southern Division, where they were used—among
Entebbe International gets enhanced VIP business lounge
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched the new Karibuni Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, marking another important milestone in efforts to enhance the passenger experience. The new lounge now offers enhanced facilities, including baby changing rooms, an infant playroom, a designated smoking area,
Mystery Deepens in Sudden Death of Dr. Kiggundu as Police Arrest Key Witness
In a story that continues to grip the nation, police have confirmed the arrest of 23-year-old Eva Mbabazi in connection with the sudden and unexplained death of renowned medical researcher Dr. John Spire Kiggundu, whose lifeless body was discovered barely an hour after he checked into Dream Guest House on
Liverpool Football Star Diego Jota, his brother die in a car accident
Liverpool and Portuguese Football Star Diego Jota has dies in traffic accident, the club said in a statement. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward died in the accident in the early hours of Thursday morning near Zamora, in northwestern Spain. His brother, Andre, was also killed in the crash on the Rias
UPDF helicopter crashes and catches fire in Somalia
A Ugandan military helicopter with eight people on board crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a Ugandan army spokesman said. Three people escaped with burns but the other five were “yet to be accounted for” following the crash at the Aden Adde International
Mpigi LC V Chairperson, Two Others Charged Over Job Bribery Scandal
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mpigi has formally charged and remanded three senior district officials, including the LC V Chairperson, over allegations of soliciting bribes from job applicants seeking government employment. The officials charged are Martin Ssejjemba, LC V Chairperson of Mpigi District; Fredrick Kirumira, Chairperson of the Mpigi District
Court releases Charles Twine
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has released Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Charles Twine on bail after he spent over a month on remand at Luzira Prison. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, Twine was granted a cash bail of Shs 5 million after 38 days in custody. His four
“Three Suspects Killed in Armed Robbery Attempt in Lungujja; Police Recover Cash and Weapons”
A dramatic police operation in Lungujja, Mengo, Rubaga Division, Kampala City, on the evening of 28 June 2025, ended in the death of three suspected robbers, with two others still on the run. At approximately 8:00 PM, officers from Nateete Police Station were on routine patrol in the area when
