Mystery as two police officers from Bobi Wine’s campaign team Remain in Detention
Two members of the campaign security team of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, remain in detention, sparking fresh concerns from their families over their continued incarceration. The officers—identified as Sizomu Sula and Joshua Kigyenyi—are still being held despite several of their colleagues, who were
Security Forces Withdraw from Bobi Wine’s Home After Two-Month Standoff
Security agencies, including the police and army, have withdrawn from the residence of former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ending a two-month security siege at his home in Magere. The development comes just weeks after Kyagulanyi left Uganda for the United States, where he is
Court Grants Bail to NUP’s Ssebuwuufu Over Incitement Charges
The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nakawa has granted cash bail of Shs500,000 to National Unity Platform (NUP) Electoral Management Committee member and Nakawa Division Lord Councillor, Johnmary Ssebuwuufu. As part of the bail conditions, Ssebuwuufu was ordered to deposit his passport, present sureties bonded at Shs5 million non-cash each, and
Who are the Six Ugandans implicated in Shs 12.5Bn Equity Bank Rwanda fraud
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate has charged six Ugandans implicated in a Shs 12.6 billion (Rwf 4.9 billion) cyber fraud at Equity Bank Rwanda. Appearing before Magistrate Ritah Naumbe Kidasa, the six were charged with electronic fraud and remanded pending investigations, as the court peruses their bail applications. The suspects are
Stanbic to Pay Shs 360 Billion Dividend on Back of Strong 2025 Results
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has announced a Shs360 billion dividend payout to shareholders following a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting the Group’s solid growth trajectory and resilient business model. The results mark a pivotal leadership moment, with outgoing Franchise Chief Executive Francis Karuhanga closing
Stanbic Posts Record Shs591 Billion Profit as Deposits and Lending Surge
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has delivered a standout financial performance for the year ended December 2025, posting a profit after tax of Shs 591 billion in a result that underscores its growing dominance and strategic momentum in Uganda’s banking industry. The Group’s total revenue climbed to Shs1.44 trillion, powered by
Museveni Directs Fast-Tracking of Starlink Licensing in Uganda
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is edging closer to launching operations in Uganda, signalling a potential shift in the country’s internet landscape, Daily Star has learned. The development follows a recent meeting at State House between Yoweri Museveni and Starlink executives, after which the president reportedly directed authorities to
Oulanyah’s Father, Mzee Nathan Okori, Dies at Lacor Hospital
Mzee Nathan Okori, the father of the late Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah, has passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Daily Star has confirmed. Family sources said Okori was rushed to the hospital two days ago after developing respiratory complications. He died today while undergoing treatment. His passing comes
Court Rejects Agasirwe Bail in Kagezi Murder Case
The High Court has denied bail to Senior Superintendent of Police Nickson Agasirwe, delivering a significant setback in the long-running case surrounding the 2015 assassination of senior prosecutor Joan Kagezi. In a decisive ruling, Justice Isaac Muwata found that Agasirwe does not qualify for mandatory bail, despite having spent more
Katikkiro Mayiga backs Shs 15bn Drive for First bone marrow transplant Centre
The Katikiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has endorsed a landmark initiative to establish Uganda’s first-ever Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility, describing it as a game-changer for the country’s healthcare system. The project spearheaded by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in partnership with Pearl Bank and Rotary Uganda
