Museveni hails Gen Moses Ali as ‘freedom lover’
President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to fallen Adjumani West MP Gen Moses Ali, describing him as a “lover of freedom” who stood against injustice even during turbulent times. Museveni revealed that although Gen Ali served under Idi Amin, he was uncomfortable with the regime’s brutality. “I came to know
Museveni: ‘Thieves’ plotted to inflate AFCON road costs from Shs 4bn to Shs 8.5bn
President Yoweri Museveni has exposed what he described as rampant corruption in the Ministry of Works and Transport, revealing attempts by officials to inflate the cost of road construction projects, including those linked to the upcoming Afcon tournament. In a letter addressed to the minister of works and transport, Fred
Mastercard Foundation launches $500m prize to transform African universities
The Mastercard Foundation has launched a new $500 million (Shs1.9 trillion) initiative aimed at transforming higher education across Africa, with five universities including Uganda’s Muni University named among the inaugural winners. Dubbed the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, the decade-long initiative seeks to recognise and support institutions driving
Parliament honours Gen Moses Ali as body lies in state
Parliament is set to hold a special sitting to pay tribute to the late Moses Ali, a veteran politician and former Third Deputy Prime Minister, who died on Saturday. Gen Ali, who had been admitted at Nakasero Hospital, passed away after an undisclosed illness, bringing to an end a long
Ayebare, Musherure cleared for swearing-in as Echodu, Muganga face citizenship hurdle
Former Uganda’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Adonia Ayebare, and Shartsi Kutesa Musherure are set to be sworn in as ministers after resolving concerns related to dual citizenship, Daily Star has established. Their anticipated swearing-in follows their nomination by President Yoweri Museveni on May 26, 2026, alongside other Cabinet
Civil society pushes for Lake Victoria UNESCO status, warns against oil threats
A coalition of 116 civil society organisations, alongside three individuals from more than 35 countries, has called on the governments of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania to initiate a transparent, community-led assessment of Lake Victoria for possible nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The groups also urged the three governments
Besigye questions selection of state lawyers, seeks court guidance
Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has asked court to guide him on how to select legal representation from a list of 786 advocates provided under the state brief scheme, arguing that the information given is insufficient to make an informed decision. Addressing court, Besigye said the list, which was
Six Works Ministry engineers sacked over Busega-Mpigi Expressway delays
President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed six engineers from the Ministry of Works and Transport over alleged irregularities and persistent delays in the implementation of the Busega Mpigi ExpresswayBusega Mpigi Expressway and several other major road projects. The revelation was made by the Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, while
Nambeshe named acting NUP president as Zedriga’s tenure ends
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has appointed John Baptist Nambeshe as the acting president of the party. Nambeshe, who serves as the party’s deputy president for the Eastern region, takes over from Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, who has held
URA ordered to pay Shs 2.2bn for unlawful disposal of medical equipment
The High court has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to pay Shs 2.2 billion to Babaana Children of Uganda Limited for unlawfully disposing of its imported medical equipment and assorted commodities. Court heard that Babaana Children of Uganda Limited imported a donated consignment of specialised medical equipment into Uganda,
