Bassajja Balaba’s son declares bid to Challenge Tayebwa for Deputy Speakership
The newly elected Ishaka Municipality Member of Parliament, Iddi Bassajja, a son to Hassan Basajja Balaba, has declared his intention to challenge Ruhinda North County MP Thomas Tayebwa for the position of Deputy Speaker ahead of the 12th Parliament. “I declare my candidature for the position of Deputy Speaker of
EAC Observers Flag Late Opening of Polling stations
The East African Community (EAC) Election Observer Mission has expressed concern over the delayed opening of polling stations during Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, citing logistical and technical challenges that affected voting at several locations. Speaking at a press conference held at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, the Head of the EAC
Prison: Hospital Visit Was Besigye’s Routine Medical Check-Up
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed reports claiming that opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye was rushed to hospital overnight in critical condition. Prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja confirmed that while Besigye did see his doctor at night, his health is not deteriorating. “The hospital visit was part of Besigye’s routine
How Internet Shutdown offered Families Time to Bond
When the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced the suspension of internet services during the presidential and parliamentary elections, Gen Z collectively blinked in disbelief. It was as if someone had hit “pause” on the world, leaving us in a bizarre reality that felt ripped straight from The Walking Dead except our
Justice Mike Chibita Set to Be Named New Chief Justice
Justice Mike Chibita is expected to be named the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, whose tenure ended this week. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on August 20, 2020, by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He succeeded Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired
Who are the Five Workers’ MPs Elected to 12th Parliament
Five candidates have been officially declared Members of Parliament representing workers in Uganda’s 12th Parliament following elections held at Kibuli Secondary School in Kampala. The declaration was made on Tuesday evening by the Returning Officer, Ibrahim Kakembo, who also issued declaration forms to the successful candidates. Annet Birungi emerged the
Besigye Rushed from Luzira Prison Over Deteriorating Health
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is in critical and deteriorating health condition, the Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), which expressed concern over Besigye’s health while in detention. Besigye, who was allegedly abducted from Nairobi in 2024, is accused of
Museveni Grants Official Burial to Former Education Minister Bitamazire
President Yoweri Museveni has granted an official burial to the late former Minister of Education and Sports and Woman Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire. Bitamazire passed away last week after an undisclosed illness. “The National Organising Committee (NOC) is working closely with the family to organize
Owiny-Dollo Bows Out: A Career Spanning Courts, controversies and Peace Talks
Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on 20 August 2020 by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He replaced Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired on 19 June 2020 after
AU Observers Flag Internet Shutdown During Elections
The African Union (AU) Election Observer Mission has raised concerns over the suspension of internet services during Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, warning that the move curtailed fundamental freedoms and weakened the transparency of the electoral process. Addressing journalists at a joint press briefing at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, the Mission’s
