UPDF Honors Seven Generals Ahead of Retirement
Seven senior officers of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) have been officially documented for retirement at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya. The documentation marks the beginning of their transition into civilian life, with their formal retirement set for later this year. Chief of
Meal Support Program Eases Educational Burden in Uganda’s Most Vulnerable Communities
More than 2,100 youth attending Salesian schools in Uganda are benefiting from improved nutrition thanks to a partnership between Salesian Missions—the U.S. development arm of the Salesians of Don Bosco—and Rise Against Hunger, an international humanitarian organization working to end global hunger. In the second half of 2024, three Salesian
Ex-Police Official Kyaligonza Summoned Over Shs 29 billion Aircraft scandal
Parliament has summoned Isaac Kyaligonza, a former police procurement officer, to answer questions regarding the procurement of a nonfunctional fixed-wing aircraft. The directive was issued by the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Muwanga Kivumbi. Kyaligonza is expected to explain the procurement of a fixed-wing aircraft that cost Shs
Uganda Christian University Enforces Strict Dress Code for Law Students
Uganda Christian University (UCU) has introduced strict new dress code guidelines for its law students, effective June 5, 2025, in a move aimed at aligning student conduct with the values of the university and the legal profession. According to an internal memo seen by Daily Star, the university is enforcing
IGG Recovers Shs 6.8 Billion from corrupt officials
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has appealed to Parliament to allocate additional resources to support the automation of its business processes, procurement of modern investigative equipment, and recruitment of more personnel to strengthen the fight against corruption. The call was made by Beti Kamya, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), while
Nalukoola Files Notice of Appeal After Court Voids Kawempe North Seat
City lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is set to appeal the High Court ruling that nullified his election as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. The High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the
NIRA Rolls Out Mass Enrolment and Renewal of 33 Million National IDs
The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146 administrative districts. This large-scale operation is part of a broader initiative by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to improve access to national identification services
Museveni, First Lady Apologise for Past Mistakes Against Buganda
President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly apologized for mistakes made during their leadership, particularly those affecting the people of Buganda and other regions of Uganda. The apology was delivered during the closing ceremony of a five-day spiritual gathering that began on May 19, 2025, hosted
Church of Uganda donates Relief Items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement
Church of Uganda, through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation (HCT), has flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District, Ankole Diocese. This humanitarian response comes as part of the Church’s ongoing commitment to supporting refugees fleeing conflict in the Democratic Republic of
Electoral Commission: We shall not appeal court ruling nullifying Nalukoola’s Election Victory
The Electoral Commission has announced it will not appeal the court ruling that nullified the election of Luyimbazi Nalukoola as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. Earlier today, the High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi had
