Kayonde visits hospitalized Ugandans in Saudi Arabia
The President of Migrant Workers’ Voice and International Director for ant workers, Abdallah Kayonde, has visited several Ugandan nationals hospitalized in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is the largest destination for Ugandan migrant workers, hosting over 150,000 individuals. In 2023, Uganda signed a bilateral labor agreement with Saudi Arabia to safeguard
Delist Uganda from Anti-Money Laundering grey list- Speaker Tayebwa
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged the European Union Parliament to expedite the process of removing Uganda from its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing grey list. Uganda has been on the list since 2016. Tayebwa made the request while meeting the Deputy President of the European Union
IRCU Backs Proposal to Criminalize Cohabitation
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has endorsed a proposal to criminalize cohabitation in Uganda. If adopted by Parliament, this measure would subject couples in such arrangements to a three-year jail sentence or a fine of Shs 10 million. The Council’s stance was presented by Joseph Serwadda, Co-Chairperson of the
Police net notorious cattle thieves
The Territorial Police in Savannah Region has apprehended two notorious cattle thieves, Masembe Amis a.k.a Ronald (Alias, Katoto, General), a 35-year-old businessman and a resident of Busula-Kalule in Luwero District, and Tayebwa Godwin, a 38-year-old milk vendor from Lusaka Zone, Hoima City. According to ASP Sam TwiinemaZima, the PRO Savannah
Museveni Convenes special NRM Caucus to Discuss UPDF Act Amendments
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party, has called a special NRM Parliamentary Caucus meeting to discuss proposed amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act. The decision to withdraw the bill follows a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in
African leaders discuss obstacles to the continent’s economic integration
On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought
Why Court Ordered Besigye’s Return to Luzira Prison Amid Deteriorating Health
High Court Judge Douglas Singiza has ordered the return of former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to Luzira Prison following a habeas corpus application filed by his lawyers. The application came after the state delayed implementing the January 31, 2025, Supreme Court ruling, which barred military courts from trying
NUP Election Management Members Reportedly Abducted Amid Rising Tensions
At least four members of the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Election Management team have gone missing, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of NUP. The missing individuals are Mercy Walukamba, Rovans Alex Lwanyaga, Rahma Juma, and Kayabura
Tribunal Calls for Investigation of Former Lira DPC Over Murder of Adyebo Francis
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has awarded a total of Shs140 million in compensation to victims of human rights violations in the Lango Sub-region. The second tribunal sitting took place at the newly established Lira Regional Office, which officially opened on Monday in Lira City. The tribunal awarded
Uganda discharges eight Ebola disease patients
Uganda has discharged eight patients who had been receiving treatment for Sudan virus disease – which belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease – after two negative tests carried out 72 hours apart. The recovered patients were receiving care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in
