President Museveni hails Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. On Tuesday, Parliament passed the bill, which seeks to revise military laws in response to a Supreme Court ruling from January 2025 that prohibited the trial of civilians in military courts.
West Nile virus noticed in UK mosquitoes for first time
West Nile virus has been detected in UK mosquitoes for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said. It added that the risk to the general public is “very low” but advice to healthcare professionals will be issued. West Nile virus causes either very minor symptoms or none
Juliana Kagwa Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Tourism Board
Juliana Kagwa has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Daily Star can reliably report. Her appointment has been officially confirmed by UTB. “Confirmed: Juliana Kagwa is the new CEO of UTB! Congratulations, and we warmly welcome you to the tourism fraternity,” UTB said in a
Parliament defies Supreme Court Ruling to Approve Civilian Trials in Military Courts
In a surprising move yesterday, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire declared the court a military tribunal lacking the constitutional mandate to try civilians.
Eddie Mutwe Breaks Down in Court as He Displays Torture Marks
Edward Ssebuufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) has broke down in court as he revealed physical harm allegedly inflicted upon him during detention. Appearing before Masaka Grade One Magistrate Abdallah Kayiza, the visibly frail and
Anxiety as Opposition Walks Out of Parliament Ahead of Vote on UPDF, Political Parties Bills
Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of Parliament before a scheduled vote on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Political Parties Bills. Despite an earlier agreement by the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to participate in the decision-making process, the opposition parties exited
UPDF Bill: Museveni briefs NRM MPs as Opposition Readies for Showdown
Tensions are rising among opposition political parties as Parliament prepares to vote on the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The vote comes amid a high-stakes political moment, with President Yoweri Museveni meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament in a closed-door briefing to rally support
Galiwango Declares Bid for NRM Chairmanship in Mbale City
Zubair Galiwango, a National Council of Sports official and resident of Nakaloke in Mbale Northern City Division, has formally announced his candidacy for the position of NRM Chairman for Mbale City. Speaking at a press conference held at his home on Sunday, Galiwango pledged to end the controversial practice of
Court Sentences Joan Kagezi’s Killer to 35 years in Prison
The International Crimes Division of the High Court has sentenced Daniel Kisekka, a former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer from Nsava village in Kayunga, to 35 years in prison for the 2015 murder of Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Joan Kagezi Namazzi. This conviction follows a plea bargain
Uganda Airlines Inaugurates Direct London Gatwick Service
Uganda Airlines has launched direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking a significant milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion strategy and strengthening growing connectivity between Uganda and the United Kingdom. This London route follows the recent triple launch of destinations in Abuja, Lusaka, and
