Police probes Double Murder of Returning Couple in Entebbe
The Entebbe community is reeling after a brutal double murder in Lugonjo Nakiwogo Cell, where a couple recently returned from abroad was found dead in their home. David Mutaaga, 69, and his wife, Deborah Florence Mutaaga, 62, were discovered on the morning of July 6 with fatal stab wounds, according
Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs — NIRA
Over 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National IDs—but according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), the finish line is still a long way off. Speaking to journalists , NIRA Registrar General Claire Ollama said the public response has been strong, but warned that the momentum must increase
MTN offers exit option to retail shareholders amid Mobile Money spin-of
MTN Uganda has announced a 14-day exit window for minority retail shareholders ahead of the planned separation of its Mobile Money business. This move is part of the company’s broader restructuring under MTN Group’s “Ambition 2025” strategy, which aims to transform MTN into a digital-first business by accelerating growth in financial technology
Makerere Slips in African University Rankings
Makerere University, once hailed as the pride of Uganda, has been ranked 41st among the best universities in Africa, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. The university shares this position with 31 other institutions across the continent. The University’s rank dropped from the 13th position in 2024 Despite
Museveni Clarifies Executive Order on Balaalo, Urges Respect for Law and Local Communities
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has addressed growing concerns and misinformation circulating on social media regarding his recent Executive Orders concerning the presence and conduct of the Balaalo [pastoralist cattle herders] in Northern, North-Western, and Eastern Uganda. In a strongly worded statement shared through his social media platforms on Sunday, Museveni clarified
Museveni: Politics Is Not about Age but Service
President Yoweri Museveni has said that politics is not defined by age, but by the commitment to serve people and confront national challenges such as corruption, fraud, and criminality. He made the remarks after returning his nomination forms for the positions of National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)
Inside Gashumba, Namyalo Copyright Dispute
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has dismissed Frank Gashumba’s application to register a copyright for the works titled “Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main Sigala Ku Ballot: Jajja We Command You to Stand Again in 2026 and Beyond: Bazzukulu ba Museveni.” The works in question feature a silhouette of President
Jinja City Clerk on the Spot for Diverting Shs 950 Million Meant for School Construction
Jinja City Clerk Edward Lwanga is under scrutiny for allegedly diverting Shs 950 million out of Shs 1 billion allocated for the construction of Uganda Railways Seed Secondary School in Jinja City, the Daily Star has learned. The diverted funds were reportedly transferred to Southern Division, where they were used—among
Entebbe International gets enhanced VIP business lounge
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala has launched the new Karibuni Business Lounge at Entebbe International Airport, marking another important milestone in efforts to enhance the passenger experience. The new lounge now offers enhanced facilities, including baby changing rooms, an infant playroom, a designated smoking area,
Mystery Deepens in Sudden Death of Dr. Kiggundu as Police Arrest Key Witness
In a story that continues to grip the nation, police have confirmed the arrest of 23-year-old Eva Mbabazi in connection with the sudden and unexplained death of renowned medical researcher Dr. John Spire Kiggundu, whose lifeless body was discovered barely an hour after he checked into Dream Guest House on
