Court orders Airtel to pay Shs 1 billion in tax dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported
DNA evidence links Okello to alleged murder weapon
A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. Appearing before judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic
Grief as Parliament Mourns Kalangala MP Hellen Nakimuli
The Parliament of Uganda has paid tribute to the late Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament, Hellen Nakimuli, whose body is lying in state. Nakimuli died on Sunday following a minor surgical procedure at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. She reportedly passed away shortly after undergoing
Inside New Taxes on Imports, Fuel, Cooking Oil and Cement
Parliament has approved a series of tax amendments introducing new levies and adjusting existing rates on selected goods and services, as government seeks to raise additional revenue to finance public expenditure in the 2026/27 financial year. The approved bills include the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026; the Stamp Duty
Former Works Minister Monica Azuba Passes On
Former Minister of Works and Transport in Uganda, Monica Azuba, has passed away, Daily Star has learned. Details surrounding her death remain scanty. Azuba, a respected Ugandan engineer and public servant, was appointed Minister of Works and Transport on June 6, 2016, replacing John Byabagambi, who was moved to the
Gov’t Rolls Out Fleet to Take Agricultural Services Closer to Farmers
Government has stepped up efforts to bridge the gap between extension workers and farmers, with Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo flagging off a fleet of 109 vehicles and 1,034 motorcycles to boost agricultural service delivery across Uganda. The equipment, distributed to 69 districts under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural
MP Nakimuli’s Death: EC Awaits Parliament Notice on Kalangala By-election
The Electoral Commission of Uganda says it is on standby, waiting for formal communication from Parliament before it can issue a roadmap for a by-election in Kalangala District following the death of Woman MP-elect Hellen Nakimuli. Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the Commission cannot take any action until
CCTV Footage Reveals Suspect’s Six-Minute Trip Linked to Ggaba school
The thirteenth prosecution witness, Emmanuel Odong, attached to the Directorate of ICT, testified in court about the movements of a Toyota RAV4 that Ggaba murder suspect Christopher Okello Onyum was driving before allegedly killing four toddlers. Court was shown CCTV footage capturing the suspect on April 1, 2026, traveling to
How Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli Met Her Death
Kalangala District Woman MP, Hellen Nakimuli, passed away yesterday at Alexandria Specialized Hospital along Yusuf Lule Road in Kampala. Nakimuli died shortly after undergoing what had initially been reported as a successful surgical operation. Earlier, the promising legislator had driven herself to the health facility for the procedure. According to
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
