Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli Passes On
Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Hellen Nakimuli has passed on, Daily Star can reliably report. Nakimuli died earlier today, though details surrounding her death were not immediately clear. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) however said the died afterafter an unsuccessful
Justice Stalls? Ssali, Mawanda Shs 3.8Bn case stuck for a year
Serious questions are emerging over delays in Uganda’s justice system after the high-profile corruption trial involving former Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and MP Michael Mawanda stalled for nearly a year without being heard. The case, which revolves around a controversial Shs 3.8 billion payout, had initially sparked public
Former New Vision journalist shot dead at his home in Nabweru
An unidentified masked gunman shot dead former New Vision journalist Joe Nam at his home in Nabweru in the early hours of last night. The attack occurred at around 1:00 am, according to preliminary reports. The assailant reportedly fled the scene immediately after the shooting, and no arrests had been
Mystery as Shs46b Lies Idle, Innovation Agenda Stalls
Fresh questions have emerged over the government’s commitment to innovation after it was revealed that Shs46 billion allocated to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) has remained unutilised for two consecutive financial years. The concerns, raised by Parliament’s Budget Committee, follow findings by the Committee on Presidential Affairs
Okello disclosed history of mental illness, court hears
The suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, Christopher Onyum Okello, disclosed a history of mental illness during a medical examination, court heard on Thursday. Dr Emmanuel Nuwamanya, the Deputy Director of Police Health Services, testified that during his assessment of the accused on April 7, 2026, Okello reported having previously
Uganda rolls out HIV prevention jab in 100 facilities
Uganda has begun the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug administered every six months to prevent HIV infection among people at substantial risk. The rollout in Lira follows the arrival of Uganda’s first consignment of 19,200 doses supplied through the Global Fund, marking a significant milestone in the country’s
Okello Onyum is sane, has history of sickle cell — court hears
Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum is of sound mind but has a medical history of sickle cell disease, court has heard. Testifying before court, Dr. Charles Kajoba from Murchison Bay Upper Prison said the accused has a known history of sickle cell but is currently
Uganda bets on local internet traffic hub to slash costs and end ‘digital detours’
Uganda has launched a major shift in its digital infrastructure strategy with the rollout of the National Internet Protocol Exchange (NIPX), a system expected to keep internet traffic within the country, cut costs, and improve the speed of online services. The platform, developed under the National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (National
Kyaligonza fronts son to replace late Banura as Kikuube LC5 chairperson
Retired Major General Matayo Kyaligonza has fronted his son, Philip Kyaligonza, to replace his late brother Banura Peter as Kikuube District chairperson. Banura died following a road accident at Butyamba village in Kikuube Town Council, where he was knocked by a speeding Toyota Hiace taxi, commonly referred to as a
FDC drops Nsibambi, appoints Ann Adeke as new party whip
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has dropped Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi as its parliamentary whip following his defection to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). He has been replaced by Soroti Woman MP Ann Adeke. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among announced the changes, dismissing claims from some opposition
