Court charges NUP vice president for Western Uganda Tukamushaba
The National Unity Platform (NUP) vice president for Western Uganda, Jolly Jacklyn Tukamushaba, has been formally charged, three weeks after her arrest. Tukamushaba was detained on January 14, ahead of the presidential elections held on January 15, 2026. Her whereabouts remained unknown until she was presented to court. Conversely, the
Museveni Appoints Kadaga, Otafiire and Muhwezi to NRM CEC
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga, Minister of Internal Affairs Gen Kahinda Otafiire, and Gen Jim Muhwezi to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as historicals. Her appointment to the party’s top organ comes amid ongoing bickering between her
Rights group Condemns Syria Over Alleged Beheading of Ugandan Female Worker
The Migrant Workers Voice Organisation has condemned the Syrian government over the reported beheading of Ugandan citizen Vicky Ajong, who was accused of murdering her employer. In a letter addressed to Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migrant Workers Voice called for immediate diplomatic intervention by Kampala to address the case.
Museveni Appoints Richard Byarugaba as Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Mr. Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and Mr. Moses Sabiti, the former Country Director for Trademark Africa in Uganda and South Sudan, as Senior Presidential Advisors in the Exports and Industry Advisory Secretariat. Details to follow.
US Warns Ugandans Against Overstay as Shs 53.4 Million Visa Bond Takes Effect
The United States government has warned Ugandans against the misuse of non-immigrant visas following a rise in cases of visa overstays, Daily Star has reliably learned. The warning comes amid a growing number of Ugandans overstaying in the United States on tourist and medical visas, prompting the introduction of a
Mystery as 5.5 Million National IDs Remain Unclaimed
At least 5.5 million National Identity Cards remain unclaimed, Daily Star Uganda has learned. In May 2025, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025. The exercise also aimed to register 17.2
Police nabs two over murder of social media content creator
Police in Kira Road are investigating a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation, which occurred on the night of 3rd February 2026 in Kwaata Zone, Kyanja Ward, Kawempe Division, Kampala City. The deceased, identified as 24-year-old businesswoman and social media content creator Namulinde Diana, was living alone in
Girma Wake Appointed CEO of Uganda Airlines
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The announcement was confirmed by the State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara. Earlier today, Minister Barugahara shared
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Inside the new recruitment guidelines for Uganda Airlines CEO
The Board of Directors of Uganda Airlines has initiated the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following President Yoweri Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of incumbent CEO Jennifer Bamuturaki. Bamuturaki has served as CEO of the national carrier since 2022. According to an internal communication
