Speaker Anita Among Calls for Action Against Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
Speaker Anita Among has called for a concerted fight against illicit financial flows, which cause Africa to lose an estimated US$88 billion annually. She made this appeal while presiding over the African Organisation of Public Accounts Committees (AFROPAC) Conference and Fifth Annual General Meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Kampala,
Gov’t Pledges Efficient Power Distribution as Umeme Exit Nears
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has reaffirmed the government’s readiness to take over the electricity distribution concession from Umeme Ltd through its agency, the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), effective April 1, 2025. The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development is in the advanced stages
The historical tree that gave birth to Besigye and the survival of Court Martial
Since time immemorial, former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been a staunch opposition politician in Uganda. Besigye is one of the bush war soldiers who participated in the 1986 liberation war, which paved the way for the establishment of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The NRM, a ruling party,
Emmanuel Okwi Retires from International Football
Former Uganda Cranes captain Emmanuel Arnold Okwi has announced his retirement from international football, Daily Star can reliably report. Okwi made his senior debut for Uganda in 2009 and quickly established himself as a key player. He was the second-highest scorer at the 2010 CECAFA Cup, netting four goals in
Kagame Orders Belgian Diplomats to Leave Rwanda Within 48 Hours
Rwanda has ordered Belgian diplomats to leave the country within 48 hours, the Daily Star can reliably report. According to Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belgium has consistently undermined Rwanda, both historically and during the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where Belgium has played a controversial
Gov’t Drops Murder and Terrorism Charges Against Late MP Mohammed Ssegirinya
The government has dropped murder and terrorism charges against the late Kawempe North MP Mohammed Ssegirinya and directed the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to amend the indictment against Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana. Ssegirinya passed away on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital after battling multiple health complications. His
Lawyer Kyagaba, PT HRTC dismiss involvement in Shs 18 billion gold scandal
City lawyer Isaac Kyagaba has strongly denied allegations linking him to a multi-billion-shilling gold fraud scandal. In separate statements, both Kyagaba and PT HRTC Exploration and Production, an Indonesia-based company, refuted the claims, calling them baseless and defamatory. The allegations, which surfaced on social media, accused Kyagaba and PT HRTC
2024 UACE results: Best Schools in Mathematics, Chemistry, history and Agriculture
On Friday, Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) released the 2024 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results. According the results, Mengo Senior School, Buddo SS, St. Mary’s Kitende and others, emerged as the best schools in Literature, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology. Daniel Odong, the Executive Director of the Uganda National
NRM Moves to Challenge Nalukoola’s Election as Kawempe North MP
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to challenge the results of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. The by-election was won by Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. Other
Video: Justice Lydia Mugambe Pleads Diplomatic Immunity ahead of Arrest
On Thursday, a UK court convicted United Nations judge Lydia Mugambe, 49, of exploiting a young woman as a domestic slave. Prosecutors stated that Mugambe abused her position of power by preventing the victim from securing stable employment and forcing her to work as a maid and provide free childcare.
