Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics Before 2026
Neyedo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, is set to launch a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF), ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, The Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made at the party’s offices on Namirembe Bishop Road in Kampala. Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics
NIRA: Over 2.5 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs in Less Than a Month
Atleast 2.5 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identity Cards (IDs) in less than a month, the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) said. On May 27, The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146
Court Faults Stanbic Bank in Shs 7.5M Fraud Case
The High Court has ordered Stanbic Bank to pay a total of Shs 7.5 million to a client over unauthorized transactions conducted on his bank account. In May 2022, David Onyango sued Stanbic Bank, seeking a declaration that a series of debit transactions amounting to USD 2,459.15 (Shs 8.8 million)
Court remands Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe Over Joan Kagezi Assassination
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Esther Nyadoi, was charged with murder and subsequently remanded remanded to Luzira Prison till July 8, 2025. Agasirwe’s arrest last
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
Ugandans, 35 other nations face entry bans into the United States under new travel restrictions
The Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions targeting 36 countries, according to a classified State Department cable. If enacted, the move would more than double the number of nations whose citizens face full or partial entry bans into the United States. The proposed list includes several key U.S. partners
KIU and Basajjabalaba Lose Shs 97 Million Suit Against retired Justice Kanyeihamba
Kampala International University (KIU) and its founder, Al Hajji Hassan Basajjabalaba, have lost a Shs 97 million lawsuit against former Supreme Court, Justice Prof. Dr. George Kanyeihamba. In 2003, on behalf of the KIU Board of Trustees, Basajjabalaba appointed Prof. Dr. Kanyeihamba as Chancellor of the university on a five-year
Schauer Meets Museveni Amid Accusations of Rebel Links, Denies Involvement
Over the weekend, President Yoweri Museveni met with Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda, amid allegations linking the envoy to rebel activities. “Last evening, I met with His Excellency Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda. We had a productive discussion regarding mutual interests between our countries. I welcome
Gov’t Grants Tax Holiday to Start-Ups to spur growth
In a dramatic gesture hailed as bold and possibly useful, the Ugandan government has announced a three-year tax holiday for start-up businesses owned exclusively by Ugandan citizens provided they manage to survive the labyrinth of bureaucracy, unstable power supply, and regulatory whiplash. The announcement was made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija
Uganda’s Debt shoots up Amid Increased Borrowing
Uganda’s public debt stock is expected to rise significantly in the 2025/26 financial year, Minister of Finance Matia Kasaija announced during the reading of the Shs 72 trillion national budget. According to Kasaija, the public debt is projected to reach USD 31.5 billion (Shs 116 trillion) by the end of
