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
Government Intensifies Efforts to Enforce Air Quality Standards
In a bid to tackle Uganda’s growing air pollution crisis, government officials, scientists, and public health experts are stepping up efforts to ensure that national air quality standards are not just adopted but actively enforced across the country’s districts and cities. The latest push comes after a high-level, two-day workshop
Uganda, Saudi Arabia Renew Commitment to Trade and Investment Expansion
The governments of Uganda and the Saudi Arabia have committed to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and unlocking new commercial opportunities between the two nations. Led by Ali O. Alswayeh, the Saudi delegation met Yoweri Museveni and reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding investment in Uganda. The delegation identified agriculture —
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
Court Upholds Kanyesigye Win After Ballot Tampering
A planned vote recount at the Hoima Magistrate’s Court took an unexpected turn after the court instead upheld the election of Mercy Kanyesigye as National Female Youth Member of Parliament, citing tampered ballot materials. What began as a legal challenge to Kanyesigye’s victory quickly shifted into a controversy over the
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
Meet the 20 Ugandan Students Selected for the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship
Following the recent unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, attention is now turning to the 20 exceptional Ugandan students whose academic journeys will be fully supported under the Shs 3.85 billion programme. Drawn from underprivileged backgrounds, the fellows share a common passion for science, technology,
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
Court Dismisses Kivumbi’s Rights Application, Extends Remand
The Butambala Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, who also serves as Vice President for the Central Region of the National Unity Platform (NUP), to Kitalya Prison on terrorism-related charges. The decision followed Chief Magistrate Deogratius Ssejjemba’s dismissal of Kivumbi’s application alleging violations of
