US Embassy Employee Dies in Kampala Floods
George Bogere, an employee of the US Embassy and a resident of Luteete Village, Kasangati Town Council in Wakiso District, has died in the devastating floods that hit Kampala. The heavy rains, which struck yesterday, caused severe flooding, cutting off several roads and claiming at least seven lives. By yesterday,
Five People Perish in Kampala Floods
At least five people have lost their lives in the recent Kampala floods, the Daily Star can reliably report. The revelation was made by Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Police Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan. The bodies of the deceased have been transported to the City Mortuary, Mulago, for postmortem examination. “The Kampala
Nalukoola Swears in, Speaker resolves to allocate him more speaking time
Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola has officially been sworn in as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North. The swearing-in ceremony took place earlier today in the Speaker’s Chambers. Nalukoola won the by-election after defeating his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. He defeated
Court further Sends Eron Kiiza to Prison Pending the ruling on his Bail Application
High Court Judge Elubu Michael has remanded Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, to prison as he awaits the determination of his bail application. Earlier this month, Kiiza filed an applifor bail three weeks ago after being convicted by the military court for contempt of court earlier this year,
Stanbic Uganda posts 478 billion Net Profit for 2024
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), the parent company of Stanbic Bank Uganda, SBG Securities, Stanbic Business Incubator, Stanbic Properties, and FlyHub, has posted Shs 478 billion profit after tax in financial year 2024. Despite the challenges posed by a volatile global economy, Stanbic Uganda showcased its resilience, with impressive revenue
Opposition Protests Shs 20,000 Allocation to UPE Learners
The Opposition has criticized the government’s allocation of Shs 7,000–Shs 20,000 per learner annually under Universal Primary Education (UPE), arguing that this meager funding has negatively impacted the quality of education in public schools. Joseph Ssewungu, the Shadow Minister for Education, raised these concerns in the 2025/26 Alternative Policy Statement
EC Gazettes Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP-elect
The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted the results of the Kawempe North by-election, confirming Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as the MP-elect. This paves the way for his swearing-in. The gazettement follows public criticism over delays. Last week, Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda questioned why Nalukoola had not yet been sworn
Opposition Proposes Downsizing Uganda’s Parliament to Cut Costs and Improve Representation
The Shadow Minister of Public Service, Adeke Anna, has proposed downsizing Uganda’s Parliament by ensuring each district is represented by two MPs—one male and one female. She argues that Uganda’s MPs represent far fewer people compared to their counterparts in Nigeria and India, despite those countries having significantly larger populations.
NFA Law Enforcement Arrests 10 Suspects for Illegal Forest Activities in Mabira
The National Forestry Authority (NFA) enforcement team has arrested 10 suspects involved in illegal forest activities in the Bulengeza area, Namulaba, within the Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR). The arrest followed an operation that uncovered illegal logging, timber dealing, and charcoal production. According to James Mununa, the Coordinator of Enforcement
Helpware CEO backs Uganda’s new BPO Policy as a game-changer
Helpware, a global leader in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), has welcomed Uganda’s newly launched BPO policy, hailing it as a transformative step in positioning the country as a major outsourcing hub in Africa. Speaking at a media briefing in Kampala, Helpware CEO Robert Nash said the policy provides a structured
