UPDF Suspends Defence Cooperation with Germany Over Ambassador Schauer
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has suspended all ongoing defence and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following allegations against German Ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer. According to Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, the suspension stems from reports that Ambassador Schauer has
Four Flying Squad Officers Remanded Over Shs 380m Gold Robbery
On Friday, the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded four police officers attached to the Flying Squad Unit at Kireka Police Barracks for allegedly robbing businessman John Vian Tumukunde of one kilogram of gold valued at over Shs 380 million, along with $1,000 in cash. The suspects include; Detective Superintendent James Besigye
Ugandan Security Forces Accuse German Ambassador of Undiplomatic Conduct Linked to Rebel Activity
Uganda’s security forces have accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in undiplomatic conduct allegedly tied to rebel activities, Daily Star has learned. Over the past several months, security and intelligence agencies have arrested and interrogated multiple suspects connected to organized armed rebellion, plots to bomb public areas, and economic
Joan Kagezi Murder: How Key Witness Led to Arrest of Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been arrested by joint security agencies over his alleged involvement in the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. The arrest follows testimony by Daniel Kiwanuka Kisekka, a deserter from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who appeared before the International
Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
Justice Mulyagonja Recounts Husband’s Final Days, Slams Health System Failures
Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judge, Justice Irene Mulyagonja, has decried Uganda’s deteriorating healthcare system following the death of her husband, John Baptist Kakooza, a renowned city lawyer and human rights advocate. Kakooza passed away last week due to undisclosed health complications. Speaking during a requiem mass at Rubaga Cathedral,
President Museveni hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament passed the bill, which seeks to revise military laws in response to a Supreme Court ruling from January 2025 that prohibited the trial of civilians in military courts.
West Nile virus noticed in UK mosquitoes for first time
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. It added that the risk to the general public is “very low” but advice to healthcare professionals will be issued. West Nile virus causes either very minor symptoms or none
Juliana Kagwa Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board
Juliana Kagwa has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Daily Star can reliably report. Her appointment has been officially confirmed by UTB. “Confirmed: Juliana Kagwa is the new CEO of UTB! Congratulations, and we warmly welcome you to the tourism fraternity,” UTB said in a
Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, 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 declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
