Prisoners, Ugandans in Diaspora Miss out on 2026 General Elections
Prisoners and Ugandans living in the diaspora are set to miss the upcoming 2026 general election, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The revelation comes barely two weeks to the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. In June
Gov’t Approves Use of HIV injectables in Uganda
Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has approved the use of lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention (PrEP) injection manufactured by Gilead Sciences, a U.S.-based company. The approval is a game-changer for HIV prevention, especially for people at high risk of infection. It marks a significant step toward ending AIDS by 2030.
Government Sets Shs40 Trillion Tax Target for URA in FY 2026/27
The government has raised the bar for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), tasking it to collect over Shs40 trillion in taxes to bankroll the Shs69.399 trillion national budget for the 2026/27 financial year—leaving the country to plug the remaining gap through borrowing. Finance State Minister Henry Musasizi said domestic revenue
Bobi Wine Appeals to Elon Musk After Starlink Internet Shutdown
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has petitioned Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of Starlink, over the disabling of internet access in Uganda. On January 1, 2026, Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), petitioned Starlink
We Will Allow Starlink If It Lowers Internet Costs – Museveni
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the government is open to allowing Starlink to operate in Uganda, provided the satellite internet service can significantly reduce the cost of digital connectivity for users. Museveni made the remarks on Sunday while responding to concerns over the high cost of internet in Uganda
Sarah Bireete Charged Over Voters’ Data Access
Human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, has been charged with the unlawful obtaining or disclosure of personal data. Bireete, a 49-year-old Ugandan adult of Munyankole origin, is a lawyer and resident of Kiwango–Namwezi Village, Bukerere Parish, Goma Sub-county in Mukono District.
Museveni Cautions Police Against Beating Suspects
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned police officers against beating suspects and criminals, urging them to use lawful and non-lethal methods when handling public disorder. The president made the remarks during his end-of-year address, in which he reflected on the country’s progress and outlined priorities for the year ahead. His caution
Internet Shutdown: Bobi Wine Endorses Bitchat App Ahead of 2026 Elections
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine has unveiled Bitchat, an application his supporters are expected to use in case the internet is shut down during the 2026 elections On November 29, 2025, Bobi Wine urged his supporters to prepare alternative means of communication
Lawyer Sarah Bireete Arrested
Human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, has been arrested. Her arrest was confirmed by police. “My house is under siege by police and army,” Bireete wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “The Uganda Police Force would like to confirm the arrest of
Inside the President Museveni’s Proposal to Sack Ineffective MPs
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Parliament to consider a bold move allowing MPs to be removed from office before their term ends if they fail to deliver on campaign promises. He made the statement on Monday during his second campaign rally in Mpigi District, responding to residents’ frustrations over poor service delivery.
