Agnes Nandutu Collapses at Parliament
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, on Monday collapsed on the stairs of Parliament, the Daily Star has learned. Witnesses say the Bududa District Woman MP had just arrived at the parliamentary building when she suddenly collapsed. Security and parliamentary medical personnel immediately rushed to her aid before she was
Bishop Wamika Laid at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Rubaga
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Jinja, Rt. Rev. Charles Martin Wamika, has been laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Cathedral Rubaga in Jinja. Bishop Wamika passed away on October 22 in Jinja, and his death was announced by Fr. Gerald Muto, the Diocesan Chancellor of the Diocese of
Security Forces Raid Bobi Wine’s Hotel in Lira
Police have raided Tembo Trek Courts in Lira Town, where National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, had secured accommodation. According to the Electoral Commission’s campaign roadmap, Bobi Wine’s team is currently in the Lango Sub-region canvassing votes ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Museveni Appoints Lino Anguzu as New DPP
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Lino Anguzu as the new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).His appointment was confirmed by Sandor Lyle, the Senior Press Secretary to President Museveni. Anguzu, who has been serving as Assistant DPP, replaces Justice Jane Frances Abodo, who was recently appointed Principal Judge. The President
EC Receives 60,000 Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has received the first batch of 60,000 Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) at Entebbe International Airport following their arrival in the country last night. The kits will be used during the 2026 General Elections to biometrically verify every voter
NIRA Dispatches Over 5 Million New National IDs to 96 Districts
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has dispatched over five million National Identity Cards to various districts following the recent mass enrollment exercise. In May 2025, NIRA embarked on a mass registration and renewal exercise targeting 15.8 million National IDs set to expire by June 2025, and aimed to
Florence Asio Denies Kidnapping Claims, Cites Family Pressure for Withdrawal
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate who was set to be nominated for Bukedea Woman MP but unexpectedly went missing has dismissed allegations from her party leadership and public speculation that she was kidnapped. In a video widely circulated on social media, Florence Asio, who was running against the incumbent
Absa Bank Acquires Standard Chartered’s Retail Banking Business
Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda have entered into an agreement for the sale of Standard Chartered’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business portfolio in Uganda. This development follows Standard Chartered’s November 27, 2024 announcement of its intention to explore a potential sale, in line with the bank’s
Jolin Rugari Committed to High Court for Trial Over Son’s Death
Jolin Rugari, wife to Chris Rugari, the Honorary Consul of Zimbabwe to Uganda, has been committed to the High Court for trial over the alleged murder of her two-year-old son, Nganwa Rugari. Mrs. Rugari is accused of killing her child in April this year. Her housemaid, Robinah Nabbanja, has also
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearing In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
