Fundraiser shields Dr Spire from three-month contempt jail term
Ugandans have raised more than Shs 30 million in a rapid fundraising drive to save Dr Spire Sentongo from a three-month jail term over contempt of court. The campaign, launched by journalist and lawyer Agatha Atuhairwe, drew swift public support, hitting the target in less than 20 hours as contributors
47 years in army uniform: Gen Katumba Wamala retires home
The planned retirement of 1,863 officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is officially being framed as routine—another phase in a structured exit programme aimed at maintaining a lean and professional force. But beneath the numbers lies a deeper and carefully managed transition that is steadily reshaping the power
Obore, six others committed to High court over Shs 31.9bn fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has committed seven interdicted senior Parliament of Uganda officials to the High court for trial over alleged corruption involving billions of shillings. Those committed include Chris Obore, director of communications; Daniel Adilo, director of human resource; Leonard Okema, executive secretary in the office of the
Uganda launches climate resilience project as Nabakooba warns land insecurity threatens food security
Uganda has launched a three-year initiative to strengthen the country’s food systems and protect farming and pastoral communities from the growing threat of climate change, with Lands minister Judith Nabakooba warning that secure land rights will be critical to the effort. The Accelerating Food Systems Transformation for Resilience to Climate
Pearlwood Awards 2026 announce nominees as MP Magoola rallies Uganda to groom new generation of storytellers
Uganda’s creative industry received a huge boost after the Pearlwood Film Awards unveiled the nominees for the 2026 edition, with Busoga Women’s Representative Rachael Magoola calling on the country to invest in young storytellers and strengthen the nation’s growing film industry. Speaking through a statement presented at the unveiling ceremony
Sickle cell run: Pharmacists call for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems
Pharmacists have called for increased awareness, early screening and stronger support systems to tackle the sickle cell burden in the country. Globally, about 300,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease each year, with Uganda accounting for a significant share. In Uganda, approximately 20,000 babies are born with the condition
Gold fraud probe: Investor loses Shs 1.62 billion in 20kg deal
The Police Mineral Protection Unit, working with the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) and other security agencies, has launched investigations into an alleged gold fraud involving an Indian British investor who reportedly lost about Shs 1.62 billion in a dubious transaction. Preliminary findings indicate that the investor was lured
Uganda, Tanzania move beyond EACOP with $20b regional energy hub
Uganda and Tanzania are moving to deepen their energy partnership beyond the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), with the two countries launching plans for a regional energy hub in Tanga that could attract more than $20 billion in investment. The development follows a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Dar
NBS producer dies in Entebbe Road crash, Makona in ICU
A producer attached to NBS TV and Sanyuka TV has died in a road crash along the Entebbe Road, Daily Star has learnt. The deceased, identified as Badru Kasirye, was travelling with Brian Makona, who survived the crash and is currently admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Kisubi Hospital.
Inside UPDF deployment in Gaza
Uganda is considering deploying troops to the Gaza Strip under an international peacekeeping arrangement, following a request by the United States and ongoing global efforts to stabilise the conflict between Israel and Palestine. According to defence minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka, the proposal stems from engagements between Uganda and international partners, including
