Why US Sanctioned Kagame’s Minister James Kabarebe, M23 spokesperson
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration. Kabarebe plays a central role in Rwanda’s support for the March 23 Movement (M23), a U.S. and United Nations (UN)-designated armed group responsible for
Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list- Speaker Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list. Uganda has been on the list since 2016. Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union
IRCU Backs Proposal to Criminalize Cohabitation
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has endorsed a proposal to criminalize cohabitation in Uganda. If adopted by Parliament, this measure would subject couples in such arrangements to a three-year jail sentence or a fine of Shs 10 million. The Council’s stance was presented by Joseph Serwadda, Co-Chairperson of the
Museveni Convenes special NRM Caucus to Discuss UPDF Act Amendments
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, has called a special NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The decision to withdraw the bill follows a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in
Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health
High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ordered the return of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira Prison following a habeas corpus application filed by his lawyers. The application came after the state delayed implementing the January 31, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which barred military courts from trying
NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions
At least four members of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Election Management team have gone missing, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of NUP. The missing individuals are Mercy Walukamba, Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, Rahma Juma, and Kayabura
Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded a total of Shs140 million in compensation to victims of human rights violations in the Lango Sub-region. The second tribunal sitting took place at the newly established Lira Regional Office, which officially opened on Monday in Lira City. The tribunal awarded
Uganda discharges eight Ebola disease patients
Uganda has discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease – which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease – after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart. The recovered patients were receiving care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in
Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
Museveni to Besigye: End hunger strike, you are facing serious charges
President Yoweri Museveni has urged former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to end his hunger strike, emphasizing that he is facing serious charges that require a fair and swift trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, have been charged with possession of firearms at Riverside Apartments in
