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,
Gen Moses Ali dies at 87
Former Third Deputy Prime Minister Gen Moses Ali is dead, Daily Star has learned. Details surrounding his death were not immediately available by press time. Gen Ali was one of Uganda’s longest-serving political and military figures, having held several senior government positions over the years. He served as Third Deputy
Tayebwa rallies OACPS against raw mineral exports
Uganda’s Deputy Speaker of Parliament and President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, Thomas Tayebwa, has urged member states to make value addition, industrialisation and trade reforms the centre of their development agenda. Tayebwa said the continued export of raw minerals and agricultural commodities
Kibuli hospital ordered to pay Shs 147m over baby death
The High court has ordered Kibuli Muslim Hospital to pay Shs 147 million in damages to Kyofuna Jaridah following the death of her newborn baby, ruling that the facility was negligent in the management of the child’s care. Court heard that Kyofuna attended antenatal care at Kibuli Muslim Hospital from
Parliament endorses Kiryowa, Bangumya for EALA slots
Parliament has endorsed two National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates to fill Uganda’s vacant positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), following the adoption of a report by the Parliamentary Verification Committee. The vacancies arose after former EALA representatives James Kakooza and Dennis Namara were elected to the 12th Parliament,
