Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
Bobi Wine, EU officials discuss 2026 elections and democratic concerns
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has met with European Union ambassadors to discuss the upcoming 2026 general elections. The meeting took place at the NUP offices in Makerere-Kavule. Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, confirmed the engagement,
Museveni Endorses Ofwono Opondo’s Move into Elective Politics
President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light for Ofwono Opondo, Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, to enter elective politics, Daily Star has learned. Last month, Opondo officially resigned from his position, announcing his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections. “Last evening at State House Nakasero,
KIU Student Dies in Suspected Suicide
Lukoma John, a student at Kampala International University (KIU), has died in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The university management has confirmed his death. Lukoma’s passing adds to a growing trend of suicide cases reported across Uganda. According to the World Bank, Uganda’s suicide mortality rate
Relief as Supreme Court blocks I&M Bank from taking over Haruna Sentongo’s properties
The Supreme Court has issued an injunction restraining I&M Bank Uganda from selling, transferring, alienating, evicting, or taking possession of properties belonging to city businessman Haruna Sentongo, a brother to Hamis Kiggundu. The properties in question are located on Kibuga Block 12, Plots 250, 251, and 252 in Mengo. In
Electoral Commission Offers Remedy for Missing Voter Details
All eligible Ugandans who applied for voter registration but whose details are missing from the National Voters Register have an opportunity to present their case for inclusion, Daily Star has learned. Last month, the Electoral Commission commenced the display of the National Voters Register in preparation for the 2026 general
Pope Leo XIV is a mathematician and professor of law
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and
Breaking: American Robert Prevost elected new pope
Cardinals have elected Robert Prevost has been elected the new pope, making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Prevost has been elected following the three rounds of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. White smoke at the
Sistine Chapel: Joy as Catholic Church gets a new Pope
Cardinals have elected a new pope following the three rounds of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. White smoke at the Vatican signaled the election of a new pope, whose identity will be revealed shortly. A total of 133 cardinal electors
Parliament queries Shs 5 billion NAM funds
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee [PAC – Central Government] has directed the Office of the President to provide a detailed breakdown of Shs 5 billion spent on the Non-Aligned Movement [NAM] Summit that Uganda hosted in January 2024. The directive was issued during a session chaired by Muwanga Kivumbi, on Wednesday,
