How Valentine’s Day Became a Celebration of Love in Uganda
Valentine’s Day, also known as Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is observed annually on February 14. It originated as a Christian feast day honouring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. Over time, the day evolved into a major cultural, religious and commercial celebration
Inside UCE impressive performance and grading system
Uganda has registered a significant improvement in performance in the 2025 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, with at least 99.6% of candidates passing. The results were released today at State House, Nakasero, by First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni. The pass rate marks an increase
Journalist Julius Kitone, seven others perish in Mbarara-Lyantonde highway crash
At least eight people are reported to have perished in a motor accident in Kiruhura District along the Kampala–Mbarara Highway. Among those involved in the crash is Julius Kitone, a journalist working with NBS TV and Executive Director of Africa Climate Resilience. According to Kasasira Samson, the Police Public Relations
Why Supreme Court Ordered for Rehearing of Kazinda Constitutional Petition
The Supreme Court has ordered a rehearing of former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Geoffrey Kazinda’s petition challenging the constitutionality of the criminal proceedings that led to his conviction. In August 2012, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) initiated criminal proceedings against Kazinda on corruption-related
Court Dismisses Incitement Case Against Mufumbiro
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a case of inciting violence against National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. On September 8, 2025, Mufumbiro was arrested by military personnel under unclear circumstances. According to Joel Ssenyonyi, the party spokesperson, Mufumbiro had briefly stepped out to attend to
Uganda’s VP Alupo Lands in Ethiopia ahead of AU Heads of State Summit
Uganda’s Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, has arrived in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to represent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU). The high-level summit will take place from February 13
Gen Muhoozi Appoints Brig Kajuba as New Armoured Division Commander
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Brigadier General Jackson Pande Kajuba as the new Commander of the UPDF Armoured Division in Masaka. He replaces Major General Deus Sande (RIP), who passed away yesterday after suffering severe breathing complications. Major General Sande was on his way
Court Martial Resumes Operations After Supreme Court Dissolution
The General Court Martial has resumed operations more than a year after a Supreme Court decision that dissolved its authority to try civilians. In its ruling, the Supreme Court prohibited the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial, citing a lack of independence and impartiality. Earlier today, the General
Late Maj Gen Takiriwa Was a Patriotic, Disciplined and Loyal Soldier – Gen Muhoozi
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has paid tribute to the late Major General Francis Takiriwa during a solemn service held at All Saints’ Cathedral, Nakasero, in Kampala. Maj Gen Takiriwa passed away on 7 February 2026 at the UPDF National Referral Hospital. The Minister of State for Defence and
2025 UCE Results: Inside the Exam Release as Candidate Numbers Soar
The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, is set to release the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination results, Daily Star can reliably report. The results will be unveiled on Friday at State House Nakasero. A total of 432,159 Senior Four candidates sat for this year’s UCE examinations,
