Africa rallies new financing models to shield communities from climate-driven health crises
As rising heat waves, floods, and droughts push Africa’s health systems to the brink, governments, innovators, and partners are charting a new path to protect the continent’s most vulnerable communities. At a two-day regional workshop in Nairobi, convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the
MP Ssekikubo Denounces NRM Over Rwashande Victory
Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo has publicly denounced the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, accusing it of greed and losing its ideological direction. This follows the dismissal of his petition against retired Brigadier Emmanuel Rwashande’s victory in the recent party primaries. On Tuesday, the NRM elections tribunal threw out
Strike Chaos: Nabbanja Halts Meeting as Traders Demand Release of Arrested Colleagues
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been forced to adjourn a meeting with Kampala traders after tensions escalated over the continued detention of more than 15 traders arrested during the ongoing strike. According to a police report read at the meeting, the traders who were arrested on the first day of the
Museveni Releases Official Campaign Poster as Political Showdown with Bobi Wine Looms
As Uganda’s political atmosphere intensifies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The poster was released earlier today at the NRM party headquarters, coming just weeks after Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine,
Uganda Baati Launches National Campaign for Orientile Steel Roof Sheets
Uganda Baati Limited has officially launched a nationwide product awareness campaign titled “Crown Your Home with Orientile”, aimed at promoting Orientile—the widest steel roof sheet on the Ugandan market and a standout innovation in the company’s building solutions portfolio. With its unique profile and industry-leading width, Orientile offers homeowners and
Climate-Smart Vegetable Seeds Set to Boost Smallholder Resilience in Sahel and West Africa
East-West Seed, a global leader in vegetable seed innovation, is expanding its efforts to support smallholder farmers in Sahel and West Africa by introducing climate-smart vegetable seeds designed to withstand erratic weather, safeguard yields, and improve nutrition. With 22 research and development centers across nine countries including Benin and Tanzania,
Bamuturaki Snubs COSASE Meeting, Faces Fresh Summons
Jenifer Bamuturaki, Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines, has failed to appear before the Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises (COSASE), prompting the issuance of fresh summons. The airline’s top leadership was expected to respond to critical concerns raised in the Auditor General’s 2023/24 report, which revealed
Kampala City Traders shut down business over new tax structure on textiles and garments
Business in Kampala’s Central Business District came to a standstill as city traders closed their shops in protest against rising taxes on textiles and garments, Daily Star has learned. The move follows recent changes to import duties that took effect on July 1, sparking outrage among traders. Under the new
Museveni Backs Ham Kiggundu’s Plan to Transform Nakivubo Channel
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thrown his support behind an ambitious proposal by entrepreneur Hamis Kiggundu aimed at revitalizing the Nakivubo Channel. In a letter dated August 2, 2025, and addressed to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Museveni praised Kiggundu’s plan as both “imaginative and simple,” noting its potential to address
CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes Soar into Quarter-Finals After Historic Draw
The Uganda Cranes made history by advancing to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, following a decisive 0–0 draw with South Africa at Namboole Stadium. The result was enough for Uganda to top their group and secure a spot in the knockout stages for
