Nalubowa Withdraws Case Over Justice Kinobe’s Refusal to Recuse Himself
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Rose Nalubowa, a former Masaka City Woman MP candidate, has withdrawn her application seeking a review of Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe’s decision that led to a vote recount declaring NRM’s Justine Nameere the winner. Nalubowa had requested presiding judge Simon Peter Kinobe to recuse himself,
Besigye, Lutale Petition Court to Nullify UPDF Act
Jailed former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the UPDF Amendment Act, 2025. In May 2025, Parliament enacted amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act despite a Supreme Court ruling that had barred
Soroti Fruit Factory Records Shs 5.5Bn Annual Losses
Soroti Fruit Factory has registered average annual losses of Shs 5.5 billion, the Daily Star Uganda has learned. According to the recently released Auditor General’s report, the company’s performance over the last four years shows that it has incurred losses averaging Shs 5.5 billion per year. “The company’s operating loss
UPDF’s Maj Gen Sande Dies on Way to Gen Takirwa’s Funeral
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Armored Division Commander in Masaka, Major General Deus Sande, has passed away. His death was confirmed by Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information. “Tragedy has struck the UPDF family again, and with deep sorrow, we confirm the sudden passing of
Brian White Skips Court Over Health Condition
City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Brian White, failed to appear in court due to a deteriorating health condition. Brian White is facing seven charges, including manslaughter following the death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. Joyce
Court Releases Fr Ssekabira
Masaka High Court judge Justice Victoria Nakintu has ordered the release of Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira after he spent over two months in prison. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, is facing charges of money laundering. He was reportedly abducted by men dressed in
Hearing of Masaka City Woman MP Election Petition kicks off
The hearing of an electoral petition challenging the declaration of National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Justine Nameere as the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect will kick off on Wednesday, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Rose Nalubowa, who is also the
Police: Bobi Wine Has No Case to Answer Despite Heavy Security at His Home
Police have said former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, currently has no case to answer, despite heavy security deployment at the precincts of his home in Magere. Last week, Kyagulanyi alleged that the military had taken over his residence, saying soldiers forcefully entered the premises.
NIRA Prints 10 Million IDs as It Struggles to Meet Targets
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has printed over 10 million national identity cards as it struggles to meet its targets for the national ID registration and renewal exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million national IDs that were set
Board Interference, Inflated Costs Plunge Uganda Airlines into Crisis
Uganda Airlines’ management is bedevilled by serious governance challenges, according to a report by the Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). The report cites blatant disregard for the law, lack of transparency, and inefficiency as key indicators of weak corporate governance within the national carrier. “Whereas
