Luzira Prison Staff Clinic Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Services- Dr. Byabashaijja
The newly constructed Luzira Prison Staff Clinic is poised to transform healthcare delivery for prison staff, inmates, and surrounding communities, according to Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. This state-of-the-art facility features a wide range of modern amenities, including admission wards, an intensive care unit (ICU), maternity wards, surgical
Covid-19: Court orders gov’t to pay Shs 286 million over doctor’s death
The High Court in Kiboga has awarded Shs 286 million to Flavia Kyomuhendo Musiitwa following the death of her husband, Dr. Musiitwa Michael Mugwanya. In 2022, Kyomuhendo sued the Kiboga District Local Government seeking special damages, general damages, interest, and costs of the suit. Her claim stemmed from the circumstances
Dr. Singiza vows to combat corruption in judiciary
The newly sworn-in Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza, has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption within Uganda’s judiciary. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony attended by judicial officers from various court levels, members of the Judiciary’s Senior Management, and representatives from the Judicial Service
Cremation of renowned journalist Shaka Ssali underway at Jefferson Funeral Chapel
The cremation of Dr. Shaka Ssali, the esteemed former host of Voice of America’s flagship program Straight Talk Africa, is currently underway following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Dr. Ssali went into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971. He later moved to the
Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda amid aid cuts
Uganda is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to escalating insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This surge, combined with ongoing funding cuts, is threatening to overwhelm Uganda’s already stretched resources as it simultaneously responds to the
MPs Receive Shs 100 million for Passing Coffee Bill
Several Members of Parliament have reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni, The Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was given as a token of appreciation for
Gov’t Warns Accounting Officers, Releases Shs 19.79 Trillion for Final Quarter of Fiscal Year
The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, has issued a warning to accounting officers regarding delays in the payment of civil servants’ salaries. This comes in the wake of the government’s release of Shs 19.79 trillion for the final quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Quarter
Over 28 arrested for killing a police officer during the funeral
The Uganda Police Force has arrested 29 individuals suspected of involvement in the murder of Chemonges Suleiman, a police officer attached to Bisheshe Police Station in Ibanda District. Officer Chemonges had been deployed to provide security during the funeral of Kahangire Lazarus in Kambogo Cell, Bisheshe Division. Kahangire, who had
Court Orders Reinstatement of Claire Mugabi at UTB After WhatsApp Dismissal
The High Court has ordered the reinstatement of Claire Nassali Mugabi as the Marketing Manager of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) following her controversial dismissal in May 2024. On May 28, 2024, Lily Ajarova, the Chief Executive Officer of UTB, dismissed Mugabi and instructed her to hand over all office
Police Arrest Diplomat’s Wife Over Toddler’s Mysterious Death Amid Divorce Battle
Police at Jinja Road Station are holding Jolin Dusabe Mutesi, a mother of five, in connection with the mysterious death of her two-year-old son amid an ongoing divorce and paternity dispute with her estranged husband. The child, identified as Nganwa Rugari, reportedly died on Wednesday, April 2, under unclear circumstances.
