Sarah Bireete Freed After One Month in Jail
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has released human rights activist Sarah Bireete after she spent one month in jail. Bireete was granted bail on cash of Shs 1 million, with her sureties bonded Shs 10 million non-cash. Magistrate Winnie Nankya is barred from leaving the country without the court’s
Inside UWA’s Shs 10 Billion request to purchase Helicopter
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking Shs 10 billion to purchase a helicopter for monitoring national parks, rescuing animals, and transporting veterinary doctors quickly to treat injured wildlife. The request raised questions from Members of Parliament (MPs) processing the matter, who asked whether the proposed amount includes funds for
NRM CEC Endorses Among, Tayebwa for Speaker and Deputy Speaker
The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), chaired by its chairman, President Yoweri Museveni, has endorsed Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, respectively. The two legislators were endorsed during a top CEC meeting held last evening at
Five Arrested over Shooting of Ntawo Police Post Commander
Security agencies have arrested five suspects implicated in the shooting death of the Officer-in-Charge of Ntawo Police Post and a series of aggravated robberies within the Kampala Metropolitan Policing Area. Three firearms were recovered during the operations. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations conducted between January 24 and 27,
Fr. Ssekabira sobs as Court Dismisses Bail Application
The Masaka High Court Judge, Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba, has dismissed a bail application filed by Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira. 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 military uniforms traveling
Born Behind Bars: 294 Babies Living in Uganda’s Prisons
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has revealed that at least 294 babies are currently living in prison facilities alongside their incarcerated mothers, a situation that has further worsened congestion in prisons across the country. The disclosure was made by Aggrey Aturwanirire, the Commissioner of Prisons in charge of Planning, while
Three Dead After Truck Plunges into Karuma Falls
At least three people are feared dead after an Isuzu Elf truck transporting maize lost control and plunged approximately seven meters into the fast-flowing waters of Karuma Falls on Monday evening. According to Susan Kataike, the spokesperson for Ministry of Works and Transport, yesterday at about 7:00 pm, a loaded
Besigye’s health condition improves Amid Harsh Prison Conditions
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is reportedly improving following his recent health condition, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife. Last week, Besigye was reported to have fallen ill and was rushed from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall
Museveni Prioritises Peace, Unity and Discipline in Governance
President-elect Yoweri Museveni has pledged to prioritise peace, unity, and discipline in governance following his seventh election as President of Uganda. “On Sunday, January 18, I formally received the declaration of my re-election as President of Uganda. I thank God, Maama Janet, the NRM members, our leaders, institutions, and all
Bobi Wine Is Not a Fugitive – Minister Baryomunsi
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said there is no justification for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to remain in hiding, insisting that the government has not declared him a wanted person. “Bobi Wine remains a recognised political leader
