Eddie Mutwe Breaks Down in Court as He Displays Torture Marks
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) has broke down in court as he revealed physical harm allegedly inflicted upon him during detention. Appearing before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza, the visibly frail and
Anxiety as Opposition Walks Out of Parliament Ahead of Vote on UPDF, Political Parties Bills
Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of Parliament before a scheduled vote on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Political Parties Bills. Despite an earlier agreement by the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to participate in the decision-making process, the opposition parties exited
UPDF Bill: Museveni briefs NRM MPs as Opposition Readies for Showdown
Tensions are rising among opposition political parties as Parliament prepares to vote on the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The vote comes amid a high-stakes political moment, with President Yoweri Museveni meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament in a closed-door briefing to rally support
Galiwango Declares Bid for NRM Chairmanship in Mbale City
Zubair Galiwango, a National Council of Sports official and resident of Nakaloke in Mbale Northern City Division, has formally announced his candidacy for the position of NRM Chairman for Mbale City. Speaking at a press conference held at his home on Sunday, Galiwango pledged to end the controversial practice of
Court Sentences Joan Kagezi’s Killer to 35 years in Prison
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has sentenced Daniel Kisekka, a former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer from Nsava village in Kayunga, to 35 years in prison for the 2015 murder of Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Joan Kagezi Namazzi. This conviction follows a plea bargain
Uganda Airlines Inaugurates Direct London Gatwick Service
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion strategy and strengthening growing connectivity between Uganda and the United Kingdom. This London route follows the recent triple launch of destinations in Abuja, Lusaka, and
Legal Luminary John Kakooza and Husband to Justice Mulyagonja is dead
A renowned city lawyer John Baptist Kakooza, husband to Justice Irene Mulyagonja and a champion of human rights has passed on, Daily Star can reliably report. Kakooza passed away earlier today. His death was confirmed by Isaac Ssemakadde, President of the Uganda Law Society. “I am deeply saddened by the
Supreme Court Dismisses Nzeyi’s Appeal Over National Bank of Commerce Liquidation
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by Humphrey Nzeyi challenging the liquidation, closure, and subsequent sale of the National Bank of Commerce (NBC). In a unanimous ruling, the seven justices; Prof. Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza, Percy Night Tuhaise, Mike Chibita, Elizabeth Musoke, Christopher Madrama, Catherine Bamugemereire, and Monica Mugenyi
Former CID Spokesperson Twiine Charles Reported Missing
Twiine Charles, the former CID spokesperson who was later assigned to the Parliamentary Police Investigations Section, has reportedly gone missing, the Daily Star has learned. According to The Observer, Twiine was last seen on Wednesday afternoon as he left the police headquarters in Naguru, where he had an appointment with
EC Gazettes Application to Register People’s Front for Freedom
The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted an application by the promoters of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) to register it as a political party. “Notice is hereby given by the Electoral Commission, in accordance with the Political Parties and Organisations Act, of an application for registration by the People’s
