UPDF soldier shoots one dead in Foiled Mobile Money Robbery
A suspected robber was shot dead and another apprehended in a foiled armed robbery targeting mobile money agents in Kitintale, a suburb of Kampala, on Thursday. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred when two armed men attacked mobile money operators Ibrahim Ssebanenya and Rashid
Inside KCCA, COLAS Shs 1 trillion Deal aimed at Transforming Kampala Roads
In a landmark development for urban infrastructure, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed a €250 million (Shs 1.05 trillion) agreement with UK-based global infrastructure giant COLAS to launch the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project (KCRBUP) — a four-year initiative set to upgrade over 118 roads across the city’s
Magistrate Steps Down in Kamoga Land Fraud Trial Amid Bias Allegations
The Chief Magistrate of Entebbe, Her Worship Stella Maris Amabilis, has recused herself from a contentious land fraud case involving embattled land broker Muhamadi Kamoga, citing prior allegations that could compromise her impartiality. Kamoga—linked to the defunct Kamoga Properties Ltd—is facing a slew of criminal charges, including forgery, unlawful eviction,
Court summons Nandutu, Nandala Mafabi over Karamoja iron sheets
The Anti- Corruption court has summoned Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja following her failure to appear for the fourth time to defend her self. The summons, issued by Acting Principal Judge Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga, requires Nandutu to appear on July 24 to explain why her bail
Court remands lawyer Andrew Obam Over Shs 200 million Theft From Retired Justice Kanyeihamba
City lawyer Andrew Obam has been charged with money laundering in connection with the alleged theft of over $56,500 (Shs 200 million) from retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba. Obam, an advocate and sole signatory to the bank account of Loi Advocates, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday.
NRM Suspends Mbale Campaigns Following Tragic Accident
Mbale district National Resistance Movement [NRM] Chairman Moses Wambogo, has suspended all ongoing joint campaigns in the district following an accident that claimed two lives and left several others critically injured in Bukiende Sub-County, Bungokho South. The accident occurred yesterday when a Fuso truck carrying supporters of Agnes Wazemwa Wabuyi
Sseggona Elected Chair of Africa-Wide Public Accounts Body
Busiro East Member of Parliament, Medard Lubega Sseggona, has been elected Chairman of the African Organization of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC), positioning Uganda at the forefront of the continent’s parliamentary oversight efforts. Sseggona, who also chairs Uganda’s Parliament Public Accounts Committee (PAC), is currently attending a high-level AFROPAC summit in
IGG halts Shs 13.4 billion fraudulent land compensation
Inspectorate of Government (IG) has halted Shs13.4 billion fraudulent land compensation deal in Sheema District. The land in question, located on Block 19, Plot 49 in Kiyugu, Sheema, was falsely claimed by one James Kumwesiga, who allegedly posed as the rightful owner, Polycarp Simba Atuhumuza. According to the IGG’s office,
Doctor Fined Shs 4 Million for Forging Medical Bail Document for Balondemu
Hassan Segujja, an orthopedic doctor formerly attached to Mulago National Referral Hospital, has been fined Shs 4 million for forging medical prescription forms to facilitate bail for Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu. Segujja opted for a plea bargain instead of undergoing a full trial, which could have resulted
Besigye sits Out of 2026 Elections, as Lukwago Gears Up to Battle Museveni
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye will not contest for any elective position within the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the upcoming 2026 elections, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the PFF’s National Convention. Despite currently being held at Luzira Prison, a portrait
