Kabaka Mutebi: Kanyeihamba Was a Selfless and courageous Leader who advocated for Human Rights
The Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has hailed the late Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba as a “selfless leader” and “fearless defender of human rights. The retired Supreme Court Justice and constitutional scholar passed away earlier this week. In a condolence message addressed to the family in
Court Blocks Jimmy Akena from Seeking Third Term as UPC President
The High Court in Kampala has blocked Jimmy James Michael Akena from contesting for a third term as President of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), ruling that his nomination for the 2025–2030 term is unconstitutional. In a decisive judgment delivered on Friday, Justice Bernard Namanya declared Akena’s nomination “illegal, void,
Court Orders Minister Mayanja to Stop Interfering with Kabaka’s Land in Kaazi
The High Court has issued an order restraining Sam Mayanja, the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and all his agents from interfering with the Kabaka’s land in Kaazi. Minister Mayanja had previously directed the cancellation of all land titles on the contested Kaazi land during a public
List: Top NRM Ministers Lose Party Tickets in Shocking Primary Results
The just-concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries have delivered a major upset for several incumbent ministers, many of whom failed to secure the party’s endorsement for the upcoming general elections. Despite their senior roles in the current cabinet, these ministers were decisively voted out at the grassroots—a clear signal
Brig.Gen. Rwashande Defeats Ssekikubo as bigwigs sail through NRM Primaries
Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande has defeated long-serving Member of Parliament Theodore Ssekikubo to become the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the hotly contested Lwemiyaga County seat. According to official results, Rwashande garnered 16,358 votes, while Ssekikubo received 8,702. Other candidates included Joy Kabatsi, who polled 473 votes,
Balaam’s Convoy Crashes, Killing Boda Boda Rider
The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has been involved in a road accident, Daily Star has learned. The incident occurred in Kagadi District as the Minister was en route to Fort Portal to attend the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow
Supreme Court Orders Vivo Energy to Pay Shs 8.5 Billion in Long-Running Property Dispute
The Supreme Court has ordered Vivo Energy to pay Shs 8.5 billion to Thalion International Limited following a decades-long legal battle over a property located on Benedicto Kiwanuka Street in Kampala. The case originates from a 1972 agreement between Husenali Nathu Ltd (HNL) and Shell and BP Uganda Ltd (Shell
Why the Kabaka Opted Out as Government Handed Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders
Yesterday, the government recently handed over shiny new vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo Independence Grounds—but one throne stood conspicuously empty. The Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s most storied and symbol-rich monarchy, was a no-show. This sparked questions: had the Kabaka snubbed the government’s gift, or was this a subtle act
Former Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Luboobi Dies at 80
Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has passed away. His death was confirmed this evening by close family members. Prof. Luboobi died at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted for several weeks. He served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University from 2004 to
Ssekikubo Petitions IGP for Armed Police Protection After Rally Shooting
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, requesting armed police protection following a violent incident at a political rally. According to Ssekikubo, the incident occurred on June 26, 2025, at Kirega in Kampala Parish, Lwemiyaga, where unknown assailants opened fire during a
