Speaker Anita Among Mourns Former IGP John Cossy Odomel
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has expressed her sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel. According to IGP Abas Byakagaba, Odomel passed away last week in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
African Leaders Unite to Mobilise African Investment and Financing for Implementing Agenda 2063
Discussions centered on innovative strategies for mobilizing African capital, strengthening financial institutions, and leveraging the role of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AMFIs) in financing critical development sectors On the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, African Heads of State,
Bishop Kiganda Urges Museveni to Involve Religious Leaders in Anti-Corruption Efforts
Bishop David Kiganda, founder and senior pastor of Christianity Focus Ministries, has called on President Yoweri Museveni to actively involve religious leaders in the fight against corruption. According to the Inspectorate of Government, Uganda loses approximately Shs 10 trillion annually to corruption-related activities. This pervasive vice has eroded public trust,
What are the preferred charges against Joseph Kony whose wife and children have returned to Uganda
The International Criminal Court [ICC] is in the process of confirmation of charges hearing against war Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army [LRA] who is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least July 1, 2002, until December 31,
NUP Candidate Elias Nalukoola Arrested
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe North by-election, Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been arrested shortly after his nomination. The political party confirmed his arrest in an official statement. According to the statement, Counsel Nalukoola was arrested by the Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force of Uganda (JATT). “JATT operatives
NUP’s Kawempe North Mobilization Chair Arrested Ahead of Nalukoola’s Nomination
Kawempe North Mobilization Chairman, Sserubiri Charles, who was in possession of the nomination documents for National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Eria Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been arrested. His arrest was confirmed by NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Luyimbazi was scheduled to be nominated at 11:00
Why Prof. Nuwagaba has not reported to office two weeks after his vetting as Deputy Governor
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has not yet reported for duty, Daily Star has learned. On February 10, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Prof. Nuwagaba as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, following the elevation of Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego from
Breaking News: Joseph Kony’s wife surrenders to Ugandan Authorities
The wife of Joseph Rao Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA),Ruth Achan, has surrendered to Ugandan authorities, Daily Star can exclusively report. According to sources, Kony’s wife is expected to arrive later today at Entebbe Airport. Accompanied by her children Maisa Amu, Betty Akidi, and Pope Kony, Achan
Five cardinals set to succeed Pope Francis
While Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, many are asking who might lead the Vatican and Catholic Church in the future. The 88-year-old pontiff showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia – meaning it is present in both his lungs – as his condition continues to present a complex
Bobi Wine: NUP loses Shs 40 million in joint security Raid
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly lost Shs 40 million following a recent raid conducted by joint security forces, party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has said. Last Friday, police stated that they carried out the search due to alleged illegal military training at
