Police Shoot One as Families Clash Over Mysterious Death in Bulambuli
One person has been seriously injured after police intervened in violent clashes between two families near Buginyanya Primary School in Bulambuli District. The conflict arose following the death of a man identified only as Sam, whose body was reportedly found in the home of a woman only known as Suzan.
Nixon Agasirwe Seeks Bail in Kagezi Assassination Case
Embattled former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has petitioned the Court for temporary release from Luzira Prison. His appearance follows his arrest last year, triggered by damning testimony from a key state witness implicating him in the 2015 assassination of Senior Principal State Attorney Joan Kagezi. Agasirwe presented three
Oswal Files Shs 4 Billion Suit Over Alleged Unlawful Raid and Detention
A high-stakes legal battle has erupted as Vasundhara Oswal, Executive Director of Pro Industries Pte Limited, sues the Attorney General of Uganda for Shs 4 billion, alleging an illegal raid, unlawful arrest, and prolonged detention. In court affidavits, Oswal claims that on October 1, 2024, security operatives stormed her
Nile Breweries Slammed With Shs 322m Over Fuel Supply Dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) to pay over Shs 322 million to Fuel Stick Uganda Limited, ending a bitter dispute over alleged fraud and undelivered fuel supplies. The court also awarded Fuel Stick Shs 45 million in general damages, plus interest, after
Ssenyonyi: Nsibambi’s NRM Shift Exposes Long-Standing Pretense
The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has described Yusuf Nsibambi’s defection to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the unmasking of what he calls a long-running act of political pretense. Nsibambi, the former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) whip in Parliament, recently crossed to the ruling party following a
Ashish Monpara Vanishes as URA Cracks Down on Impounded Kaliro Sugar
Ashish Monpara, Chairman and Founder of the Modern Group of Industries, is reportedly on the run after Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) seized consignments of sugar from his Kaliro Sugar Company for lacking activated Digital Tax Stamps (DTS). The seizures, carried out on Thursday, January 29, 2026, took place in Soroti
Nsibambi ditches FDC, Joins NRM
Mawokota North Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The move follows his defeat in the recent general elections to NRM candidate Suzan Nakawuki and a subsequent meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the National Chairperson of the NRM. He was
Inside Uganda, UAE Visa-Free Agreement
The Governments of the Republic of Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a bilateral visa waiver agreement to facilitate visa-free travel for holders of specified categories of passports between the two countries. The agreement is aimed at strengthening diplomatic, official, and bilateral relations. Simon Peter Mundeyi, Spokesperson
Rev. Fr. Mukiibi Urges Christians to Deepen Prayer Life During Lent
Christians from all walks of life have commenced the lent period, just as Christ did for forty days and nights, Rev. Fr. Joseph Mukiibi, Director of Communications and Public Relations at the Kampala Archdiocese, has reminded the faithful to deepen their spiritual commitment. In an interview with Daily Star Uganda,
Prime Suspect in Murder of Tumwebaze Pamela Set to Appear in Court
Taewaiko Dak Hussein, the prime suspect in the murder of Tumwebaze Pamela, is set to appear in court. Taewaiko will be charged with the murder of the 46-year-old Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University. Taewaiko will appear before court tomorrow. Pamela, a resident of Gwafu West Village, Seeta
