Balaam’s Convoy Crashes, Killing Boda Boda Rider
The State Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi, has been involved in a road accident, Daily Star has learned. The incident occurred in Kagadi District as the Minister was en route to Fort Portal to attend the Tooro Kingdom Annual Youth Conference, scheduled to take place tomorrow
Supreme Court Orders Vivo Energy to Pay Shs 8.5 Billion in Long-Running Property Dispute
The Supreme Court has ordered Vivo Energy to pay Shs 8.5 billion to Thalion International Limited following a decades-long legal battle over a property located on Benedicto Kiwanuka Street in Kampala. The case originates from a 1972 agreement between Husenali Nathu Ltd (HNL) and Shell and BP Uganda Ltd (Shell
Why the Kabaka Opted Out as Government Handed Over New Vehicles to Cultural Leaders
Yesterday, the government recently handed over shiny new vehicles to 15 cultural leaders at Kololo Independence Grounds—but one throne stood conspicuously empty. The Buganda Kingdom, Uganda’s most storied and symbol-rich monarchy, was a no-show. This sparked questions: had the Kabaka snubbed the government’s gift, or was this a subtle act
Former Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Luboobi Dies at 80
Professor Livingstone Serwadda Luboobi, former Vice Chancellor of Makerere University, has passed away. His death was confirmed this evening by close family members. Prof. Luboobi died at Mulago National Referral Hospital, where he had been admitted for several weeks. He served as Vice Chancellor of Makerere University from 2004 to
Ssekikubo Petitions IGP for Armed Police Protection After Rally Shooting
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abas Byakagaba, requesting armed police protection following a violent incident at a political rally. According to Ssekikubo, the incident occurred on June 26, 2025, at Kirega in Kampala Parish, Lwemiyaga, where unknown assailants opened fire during a
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
