Museveni clears NMG to resume Uganda operations
Nation Media Group (NMG) will resume operations in Uganda following authorisation by President Yoweri Museveni, its majority shareholder, Taifa Group, has announced. The development marks a significant step for media operations in Uganda and is expected to strengthen regional investment and East African integration. Through its subsidiary, Taarifa Limited, Taifa
Sserwanjja wins Mukono LC1 race by one vote
Journalist Solomon Sserwanjja has been elected Local Council One (LC1) chairperson for Bamutakudde village in Kyampisi sub-county, Mukono district, after defeating his closest rival by a single vote in a tightly contested election. Results from the Tuesday polls show that Sserwanjja garnered 106 votes, narrowly edging National Unity Platform (NUP)
Museveni dropps Muganga, appoints Kisekka State minister for Internal Affairs
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Juma Witonze Kisekka as the new Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Daily Star has learned. Kisekka’s appointment comes amid changes within the ministry, following the removal of Lawrence Muganga over questions surrounding his citizenship status. Sources indicate that the appointment is part of ongoing
Obore and others: Court issues arrest warrant against Stella Itute over Shs 31.9bn fraud
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has issued a warrant of arrest against Stella Itute, the office supervisor in the sergeant-at-arms department at Parliament, to answer charges related to the alleged embezzlement of parliamentary funds. The warrant was issued by Grade One magistrate Esther Asiimwe, as investigations into a multi-billion shilling
Court awards Kengo Shs10m for detention beyond 48 hours
The High Court has ordered government to pay Shs10 million in compensation to Kengo Ismail for violating his constitutional right to personal liberty after he was detained beyond the mandatory 48 hours without being produced in court. In his ruling, justice Collins Acellam found that Kengo’s prolonged detention by police
Boeing: Uganda Airlines Places First Order for 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Jets
Uganda Airlines has placed its first-ever order with Boeing for eight aircraft, including four 737-8 and four 787-9 Dreamliner jets, in a move aimed at expanding and modernising its fleet. The national carrier said the acquisition will support growing demand across its regional and international network, while strengthening its long-term
Museveni nominates Olara Otunnu for UN secretary-general
President Yoweri Museveni has nominated veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for the position of secretary-general of the United Nations. The nomination was formally communicated to member states by Annalena Baerbock and Zenon Ngay Mukongo, who confirmed Uganda’s submission in a joint letter. “We have the honour to jointly inform Member States
Court remands Muhammad Ali over forgery charges in gold scam case
The Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded Muhammad Ali, the former managing director of Duck Hunters Security Services Limited, to Luzira Prison on charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Muhammad appeared before court and was remanded until July 31, 2026, as investigations into the case continue. Prosecution alleges that
Court convicts Fr Dominic Alinga, hands 21-year sentence for murder
Court has convicted Rev. Fr Dominic Alinga of murder and attempted murder, sentencing him to 21 years in prison in a case prosecuted by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. The conviction relates to the killing of John Bosco Ngorok and the attempted murder of Moses Abigaba following
BoU warns on rising cyber fraud as banks deepen digital shift
The Bank of Uganda has warned of rising cyber crime risks as more Ugandans shift to digital banking platforms, with fraud losses hitting Shs 1.02 trillion in 2024. The warning was issued during the launch of new digital platforms by NCBA Bank Uganda, where BoU said the rapid growth of online
