Entebbe International Airport Registers Over 213,000 Passengers
Entebbe International Airport recorded 213,217 international passengers in June, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Daily Star has learned. The passenger traffic included 106,583 arrivals and 106,634 departures—an average of 7,107 passengers per day. This marks the second-highest monthly average, following December 2024, which saw a daily average
Judiciary Pays Tribute to Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba, Defender of Human Rights
The Judiciary has paid tribute to the late Justice Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 85. Justice Kanyeihamba was a distinguished author, academic, politician, and judge. He served as a Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, and Chairperson of the Legal Committee
Inside the disbursed Shs 17.1 Trillion for First Quarter of FY 2025/2026
The government has released Shs 17.1 trillion for the first quarter of the financial year 2025/2026. The funds were announced by Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, who also serves as the Secretary to the Treasury. According to Ggoobi, the allocation is as follows: Shs 2.2
WHO clears the use of HIV prevention injectables
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issues new guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention, in a landmark policy action that could help reshape the global HIV response. The guidelines are being issued at the 13th
U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Ugandans Over Overstays, Fraud
Ugandans will now face new visa restrictions when applying to enter the United States, according to an announcement by William W. Popp, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda. The new restrictions stem from a policy introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, aimed at curbing illegal migration. Ambassador Popp cited a
Retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba Dies at 84
The legal and academic fraternity in Uganda is mourning the death of retired Supreme Court Justice and renowned legal scholar, Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed on Sunday by the Uganda Law Society (ULS). Prof. Kanyeihamba, 84, had been admitted at
Over 100,000 National IDs ready for Pickup- NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking
Ambassador Popp to Explain New U.S. Visa Policy as Ugandans, 35 Other Nations Face Entry Bans
U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, is set to explain a new U.S. visa policy aimed at deterring illegal migration. The policy could significantly affect Uganda and 35 other nations facing potential entry bans into the United States. The Session is scheduled to take place today at US Embassy,
Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari passes away
Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82 following a long illness. “President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30pm (15:30 GMT) following a prolonged illness,” President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson announced on Sunday via the social media platform X. Buhari made history in
Aga Khan Hospital Discharges Shamim Malende to political pressure
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, has been discharged from Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya after spending three months undergoing specialized medical treatment. Malende traveled to Kenya in April following a continued deterioration in her health. Prior to that, she had been receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital in Kampala,
