We Need a Speaker Who Is Not a Thief — Otafiire
Minister for Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafiire has called for the election of a Speaker of Parliament who is honest, disciplined, and capable of restoring the institution’s dignity, as internal debate over the next leadership of Parliament gains momentum within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Speaking shortly after Thursday’s swearing-in
URSB Pushes Centralised Entity Register to End Fragmentation, Boost Accountability
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul how businesses and organisations are identified and regulated, in a move aimed at eliminating long-standing inefficiencies caused by fragmented registration systems. At the heart of the reform is the newly established Non-Individual Register (NIR), a centralized database
Justine Nameere arrested
Masaka District Woman MP Justine Nameere has been arrested, Daily Star has learned. Namere was arrested this evening after being sworn in a parliament. she was arrested by armed men in plain clothes in Masaka. According to early reports, the gun-wielding men intercepted and forcefully took her away under unclear
Starlink Licensed to Operate in Uganda
Starlink, the satellite broadband venture backed by Elon Musk, has been licensed to operate in Uganda, Daily Star has learned. President Yoweri Museveni confirmed the development, describing it as part of government efforts to expand internet access and reduce connectivity costs. “I witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding
IGG probes Anita Among over Leadership Code petition
Inspector General of Government (IGG) Justice Aisha Batala Naluzze has confirmed receiving a petition from a group of lawyers and activists seeking a comprehensive investigation into Speaker Anita Annet Among over alleged breaches of the Leadership Code Act. Naluzze said the Inspectorate has since launched investigations and will make its
C-Care opens specialist hospital in Gulu
C-Care Uganda has officially opened a specialist hospital in Gulu, a move expected to improve access to advanced healthcare services in Northern Uganda. The newly launched C-Care Hospital Gulu will serve patients from the Acholi, Lango and West Nile sub-regions, where many residents have often travelled to Kampala to access
Oboth-Oboth tipped for Speaker of 12th Parliament
West Budama County South MP and Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth-Oboth, is being fronted for the position of Speaker of Parliament in the 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who has served as defence minister since 2021, has played a key role in shaping defence-related legislation, including tabling the Uganda
Over 500 Access HIV, SRHR Services at Kigungu Landing Site
More than 500 residents at Kigungu Landing Site have accessed sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services as health workers step up efforts to address rising HIV infections in Uganda’s high-risk fishing communities. The outreach, conducted by Family Medical Point, offered free HIV testing, counselling, treatment and care
Museveni names Kaziibwe New Deputy Chief Justice
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Justice Moses Kaziibwe Kawumi as the new Deputy Chief Justice of Uganda, according to a press release issued by the Presidential Press Unit (PPU) on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The announcement states that Justice Kawumi’s name has already been forwarded to Parliament for
Police probes youth Rights’ activist over alleged promotion of homosexuality
The Kampala metropolitan police have launched an investigation into claims that one of the popular youth rights’ activists, who started the popular march against Eacop, is a top promoter of homosexuality a crime once proven guilty attracts a 20 years’ imprisonment or death. “A complainant reached out to us on
