Speaker Among Injects Shs 50 Million into Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has contributed Shs50 million towards the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Free Eye Health Camp, a major medical outreach expected to restore sight and improve the lives of thousands of people in Eastern and Northern Uganda. Among, who also serves as the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament,
Richard Kamugisha Named Secretary of the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission has appointed Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary, effective 4 March 2026. Kamugisha has been serving as the Acting Secretary to the Commission since late 2024, following the departure of the former Secretary from the institution. “As Secretary to the Commission, Kamugisha also serves as the
Court Pauses Kivumb’s Terrorism Case Over Suspected Minors
The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has halted the hearing of a terrorism case involving Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 24 other accused persons following concerns about two suspected minors among the defendants. While appearing before Chief Magistrate Deogratias Ssejjemba, information presented during the hearing suggested that
Panic at BoU, Finance as Delayed Fees Nearly Cost Museveni EAC Chairmanship
President Yoweri Museveni nearly failed to assume the rotating chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) after government officials delayed payment of Uganda’s membership fees, Daily Star has learned. Sources within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda) said the required payment had not yet been initiated when
Uganda Prisons Offers Shs10 Million Reward for Information on Fugitive Warder
The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a Shs10 million cash reward for anyone who provides credible information leading to the arrest of Warder Moses Anguyo, the main suspect in last month’s fatal shooting at Kiboga Government Prison. “The Commissioner General of the Uganda Prisons Service has put a bounty of
Coach Mike Mutebi found in Kisubi receiving medical attention
Veteran Ugandan football coach Mike Mutebi has been found in Kisubi and is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital as health workers assess his condition, according to police. In a brief update issued this evening, police confirmed that the experienced tactician had been located following a period during which
Mojtaba Khamenei appointed Iran’s new Supreme Leader
Iran has appointed Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to an official statement broadcast by Iranian state television and carried by state media. The announcement was made by the Assembly of Experts, the clerical body responsible
Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
On a cool Sunday in Lisbon, Jacob Kiplimo didn’t just run a race—he ran into history. The Ugandan long-distance star smashed the half marathon world record, crossing the finish line in 57:20, ten seconds faster than the mark set by Yomif Kejelcha three years ago. The course was familiar territory:
Allan Kasujja Takes Charge of Uganda Media Centre
Former BBC journalist Allan Kasujja has expressed his readiness to steer the Uganda Media Centre forward following his recent appointment as Executive Director. Last month, Yoweri Museveni directed the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, to appoint Kasujja to the position. In a letter addressed to
Who is Behind Demolition of Part of Owino Market
Police and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) are searching for individuals behind the demolition of part of St. Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market. At approximately 10:00 p.m. on the night of March 7, 2026, unidentified individuals descended on a structure forming part of the market located along
