NIRA Rolls Out Mass Enrolment and Renewal of 33 Million National IDs
The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146 administrative districts. This large-scale operation is part of a broader initiative by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to improve access to national identification services
Museveni, First Lady Apologise for Past Mistakes Against Buganda
President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly apologized for mistakes made during their leadership, particularly those affecting the people of Buganda and other regions of Uganda. The apology was delivered during the closing ceremony of a five-day spiritual gathering that began on May 19, 2025, hosted
Electoral Commission: We shall not appeal court ruling nullifying Nalukoola’s Election Victory
The Electoral Commission has announced it will not appeal the court ruling that nullified the election of Luyimbazi Nalukoola as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. Earlier today, the High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi had
Court nullifies the election of Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP
The High Court in Kampala has annulled the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as MP for Kawempe Division North. The nullifying of Nalukoola’s election follows a petitioned filed by Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the parliamentary by-election for Kawempe Division North held on
UPDF Suspends Defence Cooperation with Germany Over Ambassador Schauer
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has suspended all ongoing defence and military cooperation with the Federal Republic of Germany following allegations against German Ambassador to Uganda, Mathias Schauer. According to Col. Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, the suspension stems from reports that Ambassador Schauer has
Four Flying Squad Officers Remanded Over Shs 380m Gold Robbery
On Friday, the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court remanded four police officers attached to the Flying Squad Unit at Kireka Police Barracks for allegedly robbing businessman John Vian Tumukunde of one kilogram of gold valued at over Shs 380 million, along with $1,000 in cash. The suspects include; Detective Superintendent James Besigye
Ugandan Security Forces Accuse German Ambassador of Undiplomatic Conduct Linked to Rebel Activity
Uganda’s security forces have accused German Ambassador Mathias Schauer of engaging in undiplomatic conduct allegedly tied to rebel activities, Daily Star has learned. Over the past several months, security and intelligence agencies have arrested and interrogated multiple suspects connected to organized armed rebellion, plots to bomb public areas, and economic
Joan Kagezi Murder: How Key Witness Led to Arrest of Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been arrested by joint security agencies over his alleged involvement in the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. The arrest follows testimony by Daniel Kiwanuka Kisekka, a deserter from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), who appeared before the International
Court Remands Former CID Spokesperson Charles Twine for Inciting Violence
The former spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), Charles Twine, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of inciting violence. Twine had been missing for a week after allegedly meeting with the Inspector General of Police and his deputy. According to The Observer, he was summoned by his
Justice Mulyagonja Recounts Husband’s Final Days, Slams Health System Failures
Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court judge, Justice Irene Mulyagonja, has decried Uganda’s deteriorating healthcare system following the death of her husband, John Baptist Kakooza, a renowned city lawyer and human rights advocate. Kakooza passed away last week due to undisclosed health complications. Speaking during a requiem mass at Rubaga Cathedral,
