Court Nullifies Computer Misuse Act Over Constitutional Violations
The Constitutional Court has nullified the Computer Misuse Act, Daily Star can reliably report, in a landmark ruling that overturns one of Uganda’s most controversial digital laws. In 2022, the Uganda Law Society (ULS), together with 26 other organizations and individuals, through their lawyers who includede George Musisi, the MP
Public Debt Rises to Shs 130 Trillion as Domestic Borrowing Increases
The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the stock of Uganda’s public debt has now hit the Shs 130 trillion mark, after increasing from US$34.21 billion (Shs 128.648 trillion) in September 2025 to US$34.86 billion (Shs 130.844 trillion) by the end of December 2025. The details are contained in the Quarterly
Orthodox Church to Orchestrate Kabaka Mutebi’s 71st Birthday Celebrations
The Orthodox Church in Uganda has been tasked with leading the preparations for the 71st birthday celebrations of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, highlighting the growing role of faith communities in Buganda’s cultural milestones. The organizing committee was unveiled by Archbishop Jeronimos Muzeeyi at the church headquarters in Namungoona. Fr.
Masaka Businessman Bitanda, Two Children Killed in Entebbe Express Highway Crash
Tragedy struck on the Entebbe Express Highway as Masaka City business man Bosco Sennyonjo, popularly known as Bosco Bitanda, and two of his children lost their lives in a devastating car accident. The crash involved a Toyota Land Cruiser, registration number UBG 734S, driven by Ssenyonjo Bosco, a businessman and
Fire Ravages Katwe Market, Traders Count Heavy Losses
Panic and smoke filled the air at Katwe Market on Sunday evening as a sudden fire tore through the bustling trading hub, destroying property valued at millions of shillings. The blaze, whose origin remains unknown, erupted around 6:00 p.m., according to eyewitnesses. Within moments, flames had spread through multiple sections
Ugandan Bishops Set for Historic Ad Limina Visit with Pope Leo XIV
The Catholic Bishops of Uganda will next week embark on a significant pilgrimage to Rome, where they are expected to meet Pope Leo XIV during their traditional ad limina apostolorum visit to the Holy See. Under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), the bishops will begin the journey
List: The top 100 schools in 2025 UACE Results
St. Julian High School Annex, Gayaza has emerged as the best-performing school in Uganda in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, recording an average score of 17.4 points. The ranking, compiled from more than 2,500 schools across the country, is based on average class performance. St. Julian
Stanbic Analysts See Opportunity for Disciplined Investors Amid Global Unrest
Global crises often unsettle financial markets. Yet they can also create opportunities for investors willing to take a longer-term perspective. That was the message from analysts and investment advisers during a webinar hosted by SBG Securities Uganda Limited. Economists argued that while the escalating conflict in the Middle East may trigger
Bobi Wine Leaves Country After Weeks in Hiding
Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has exited the country after spending weeks in hiding, Daily Star has learned. The development follows a military raid on his home in Magere in January, shortly after he lost the presidential election to incumbent President
Uganda, Tanzania Race to Fix Shs 9 Trillion Trade Imbalance
Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to eliminate all outstanding non-tariff barriers in an effort to rebalance a trade relationship currently weighed down by a Shs9 trillion ($2.4 billion) gap. The decision emerged from the fifth session of the Joint Permanent Commission where both countries agreed to move beyond diplomatic discussions
