Bobi Wine Accuses Police of Double Standards, Urges Byabakama to Resign
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has called on Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi to resign, citing police brutality against party members during the campaign period. On several occasions, police have fired tear gas at Kyagulanyi’s supporters, claiming they were dispersing
Police Review Viral Videos of NRM Supporters Conducting Military-Style Drills
Police have said they will soon announce their decision regarding videos circulating online showing NRM supporters conducting military-style drills. The clarification comes at a time when over ten National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters are already facing charges related to unlawful military drills. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said the force is
UHRC Awards Shs160m to Victims of Human Rights Violations
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal sitting in Mbarara City has awarded a total of Shs160 million to victims of human rights violations in two separate cases. In the first ruling delivered by the Chairperson, Mariam Wangadya, the Tribunal awarded Shs80 million to Visensio Mucunguzi, a farmer from Rwenkuriju
World AIDS report: Overcoming disruption, transforming the AIDS response
The global response to HIV has suffered its most significant setback in decades, warns a new UNAIDS report released today ahead of World AIDS Day 2025. Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response details the far-reaching consequences of international funding reductions and lack of global solidarity which sent shockwaves through low-
Ntawo Police Post Commander Shot Dead, AK47 robbed
The officer in charge of Ntawo Police Post has been shot dead during a confrontation with suspected armed robbers, Daily Star has learned. According to a police statement, the incident occurred on the night of November 23, 2025, at around 10:25 PM in Ntawo Cell, Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality.
Nyege Nyege: Counter-Terrorism Police Officer Drowns in Kalagala Falls
Police Constable Andrew Alar , a police officer attached to the Counter-Terrorism Unit has drowned at Kalagala Falls on the River Nile, Daily Star has learned. The officer was reportedly deployed to provide security at the ongoing Nyegenye Festival. Marine Police has since launched a search operation to retrieve the
How Bobi Wine Slipped Past Police to Address Supporters in Arua
Police have arrested 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Arua following incidents of stone-throwing that damaged police vehicles. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Arua District and Arua City hosted NUP presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, as part of his campaign tour. Kyagulanyi began his
Uganda’s Recoverable Oil Reserves Rise to 1.65 Billion Barrels
Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded a rise in its estimated oil and gas reserves, Daily Star has learned. The update was confirmed by Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). According to the latest resource assessments, the country’s recoverable oil resources have increased from 1.4 billion
Kagezi Killing: Emotional Court Scenes as Agasirwe Remains in Custody
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe and his co-accused, Abdul Noor Ssemujju, have been further remanded to Luzira Prison as investigations intensify. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Andrew Katurubuki, the accused—through their lawyer, Michael Akampulira—asked court to commit them to the High Court for trial, noting that they
November 2020 Killings: Families, NUP Renew Calls for Justice and compensation
Yesterday marked five years since security agencies of the Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) brutally cracked down on Ugandans who were protesting the arrest of former presidential candidate and National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. On November 18, 2020, the
