530 days in prison: Court orders start of Besigye, Lutale treason trial
The High court has ordered that the treason trial of former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused begin next week, marking a significant step in a case that has drawn public and legal attention. Presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed that all pre-trial processes, including the appointment and swearing-in
Singer Master Parrot Killed in Northern Bypass Accident
Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot has reportedly died following a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. According to eyewitness accounts, the singer was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the busy highway on Monday evening. He is said to have died on the spot. The
Parliament Vets Over 80 Nominees for Ministerial Positions
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Oboth Marksons and deputised by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and has scheduled to handle the vetting process today and tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Late Paul Kafeero’s Body Exhumed for DNA Analysis
The body of the late Paul Kaeero has been exhumed to facilitate DNA sampling, Daily Star has learned. The exhumation exercise was carried out earlier today by a team of pathologists led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, in line with a court order and established forensic
BoU Clears Absa Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail, Wealth Business
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda, marking a major development in the country’s banking sector. The regulatory greenlight paves the way for Absa to take over Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth portfolio,
Court Orders Housing Finance Bank to Pay Shs 28 Million in Controversial Property Sale
The Commercial Division of the High Court has faulted Housing Finance Bank Ltd and ordered it to pay Shs 28 million in damages following the controversial sale of a borrower’s home at a price far below its market value. In 2009, Barnabas Samuel Aliku and his wife, Christine Mutesi Aliku,
Amuria Woman MP Etilu Arrested at Anita Among’s Residence
Margaret Etilu, the Woman Member of Parliament for Amuria District, was reportedly arrested on May 23, 2026, at the residence of Speaker Anita Among under circumstances that remain unclear. Days after the alleged arrest, Etilu’s whereabouts are still unknown. Her family and legal team say repeated efforts to trace her
From Power To Pressure: The Unraveling of Anita Among’s Political Grip
On March 25, 2022, Anita Annet Among rose to one of the most powerful offices in Uganda, elected Speaker of the 11th Parliament following the death of her predecessor, Jacob Oulanyah, in Seattle, United States, where he had been undergoing treatment. Her ascent marked a consolidation of influence within the
Museveni Sends Internal Affairs officials on Forced Leave over Shs 31bn CCTV Scandal
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cracked the whip on senior officials in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Uganda Police, sending them on forced leave over a deepening corruption probe in the multi-billion CCTV project. Permanent Secretary Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Undersecretary Aggrey Wunyi, and AIGP Felix Baryamwisaki have
Parliament Approves Nabbanja as Prime Minister
Parliament has vetted and approved Kakumiro District Woman MP, Robinah Nabbanja, as the Prime Minister of Uganda. Her approval follows her appointment by President Yoweri Museveni, in line with Article 108A(1) of the Constitution, which requires parliamentary vetting before assumption of office. The motion for her approval was moved by
