UPDF’s Maj Gen Sande Dies on Way to Gen Takirwa’s Funeral
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Armored Division Commander in Masaka, Major General Deus Sande, has passed away. His death was confirmed by Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information. “Tragedy has struck the UPDF family again, and with deep sorrow, we confirm the sudden passing of
Brian White Skips Court Over Health Condition
City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Brian White, failed to appear in court due to a deteriorating health condition. Brian White is facing seven charges, including manslaughter following the death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. Joyce
Court Releases Fr Ssekabira
Masaka High Court judge Justice Victoria Nakintu has ordered the release of Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira after he spent over two months in prison. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, is facing charges of money laundering. He was reportedly abducted by men dressed in
Hearing of Masaka City Woman MP Election Petition kicks off
The hearing of an electoral petition challenging the declaration of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Justine Nameere as the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect will kick off on Wednesday, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa, who is also the
Police: Bobi Wine Has No Case to Answer Despite Heavy Security at His Home
Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, currently has no case to answer, despite heavy security deployment at the precincts of his home in Magere. Last week, Kyagulanyi alleged that the military had taken over his residence, saying soldiers forcefully entered the premises.
NIRA Prints 10 Million IDs as It Struggles to Meet Targets
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has printed over 10 million national identity cards as it struggles to meet its targets for the national ID registration and renewal exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million national IDs that were set
Board Interference, Inflated Costs Plunge Uganda Airlines into Crisis
Uganda Airlines’ management is bedevilled by serious governance challenges, according to a report by the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). The report cites blatant disregard for the law, lack of transparency, and inefficiency as key indicators of weak corporate governance within the national carrier. “Whereas
Scores Injured as YY Bus Overturns in Luwero
At least seven people were injured in a single-vehicle accident involving a YY Coaches bus at Kakinzi Village along the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Luwero District. The bus, registration number UBF 807D, was travelling from Kampala to Gulu when the driver reportedly swerved to avoid a stationary trailer at around 10:30
Law Society Berates Chief Justice Zeija Over Social Media Warning
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has criticised Chief Justice Flavian Zeija over his recent warning to individuals who attack judicial officers on social media, arguing that such statements risk undermining constitutional freedoms and eroding public trust in the Judiciary. ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde said judges are not immune from public
Meet Simon Mungudit, Makerere’s Best Male Science Student
At just 24, Simon Mungudit is set to graduate from Makerere University with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geoscience and Production, finishing with an outstanding cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.76. The university’s 76th graduation ceremony, scheduled for later this month, will single out Mungudit as the overall
