Bobi Wine, EU officials discuss 2026 elections and democratic concerns
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has met with European Union ambassadors to discuss the upcoming 2026 general elections. The meeting took place at the NUP offices in Makerere-Kavule. Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, confirmed the engagement,
UNGU XI Commander Urges Troops to Uphold Professionalism and Vigilance in Somalia
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on
Museveni Endorses Ofwono Opondo’s Move into Elective Politics
President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light for Ofwono Opondo, Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, to enter elective politics, Daily Star has learned. Last month, Opondo officially resigned from his position, announcing his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections. “Last evening at State House Nakasero,
Sweating for Survival: The Body’s Response to a Warming World
As climate change intensifies, ushering in record-breaking temperatures and prolonged heatwaves worldwide, a vital yet often overlooked human function is being pushed to its limits: sweating. The body’s primary cooling mechanism now plays an increasingly critical role in helping us adapt to our warming world. But as this essential process
KIU Student Dies in Suspected Suicide
Lukoma John, a student at Kampala International University (KIU), has died in what is suspected to be a case of suicide. The university management has confirmed his death. Lukoma’s passing adds to a growing trend of suicide cases reported across Uganda. According to the World Bank, Uganda’s suicide mortality rate
Electoral Commission Extends Voter Register Verification for Special Interest Groups
The Electoral Commission has extended the period for verifying the Voters Register for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Daily Star has learned. the Revelation was made by EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi. The display of the National Voters Register, which began on April 25, 2025, will now continue until May 15, 2025,
Relief as Supreme Court blocks I&M Bank from taking over Haruna Sentongo’s properties
The Supreme Court has issued an injunction restraining I&M Bank Uganda from selling, transferring, alienating, evicting, or taking possession of properties belonging to city businessman Haruna Sentongo, a brother to Hamis Kiggundu. The properties in question are located on Kibuga Block 12, Plots 250, 251, and 252 in Mengo. In
Electoral Commission Offers Remedy for Missing Voter Details
All eligible Ugandans who applied for voter registration but whose details are missing from the National Voters Register have an opportunity to present their case for inclusion, Daily Star has learned. Last month, the Electoral Commission commenced the display of the National Voters Register in preparation for the 2026 general
Pope Leo XIV is a mathematician and professor of law
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost was born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louis Marius Prevost, of French and Italian descent, and Mildred Martínez, of Spanish descent. He has two brothers, Louis Martín and John Joseph. He spent his childhood and adolescence with his family and
Breaking: American Robert Prevost elected new pope
Cardinals have elected Robert Prevost has been elected the new pope, making history as the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Prevost has been elected following the three rounds of voting in the highly secretive papal conclave. The conclave follows the death of Pope Francis. White smoke at the
