Convict Killed in Inmate Attack at Masindi Government Prison
A convict has been killed following an incident at Masindi Government Prison, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Frank Baine Mayanja, spokesperson for the Uganda Prisons Service. “On August 3, 2025, an unfortunate case of inmate-to-inmate violence at Masindi Government Prison resulted in the death of convicted
Dr. Lawrence Muganga Challenges Ugandan Parents to Rethink Education and Legacy
Dr. Lawrence Muganga, Vice Chancellor of Victoria University, has urged Ugandan parents to critically rethink how they are preparing their children for the future. Questioning the continued reliance on traditional boarding schools, Dr. Muganga called for a shift toward more forward-thinking education models and smarter investment strategies. “It’s time we
KCCA Secures Shs 3.5 Billion to Decommission Kiteezi Landfill After Deadly Landslide
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has secured Shs 357 billion to begin the decommissioning of the Kiteezi landfill, following a tragic landslide in August 2024 that left 30 people dead, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made by Sharifah Buzeki, the new Executive Director of KCCA, during a
Museveni Pledges Shs 1.2 Billion Per Win for Uganda Cranes at CHAN 2024
As the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 kicks off, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a staggering Shs 1.2 billion for the Uganda Cranes for every match they win in the tournament. The bold incentive was announced by FUFA President Moses Magogo Hassim during his address to the national
Court Further Remands Former Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe in Kagezi Murder Case
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been further remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of Senior Principal State Attorney Joan Kagezi, a case that had long stalled but is now regaining momentum. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi in June, Agasirwe was formally
Top Executives to Headline Personal Branding Masterclass in Kampala
On Friday, 8th August 2025, professionals from across sectors will converge at Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru for the highly anticipated Personal Branding Masterclass, organized by the award-winning Communications Strategist and Personal Branding Researcher, Lyn Tukei. Themed “Building a Personal Brand That Works as Hard as You Do,” the half-day hybrid
Two Pupils Killed in Star Junior School Bus Crash
What began as a bright Sunday morning filled with songs and excitement turned devastating when a school bus carrying pupils from Star Junior School in Makindye overturned along the Mityana Road, killing at least two children and injuring several others. The pupils had spent the day on an educational excursion
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza Consecrated as Third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese
Rev. Canon Joshua Kugonza has been consecrated and enthroned as the third Bishop of Masindi-Kitara Diocese in a colorful ceremony held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Masindi town. The event was presided over by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. In his
Former Minister Rhoda Kalema Dies at 96
Rhoda Nakibuuka Nsibirwa Kalema, one of Uganda’s most influential political pioneers and affectionately remembered as the “Mother of Parliament,” has died at the age of 96. A trailblazer for women in leadership, Kalema’s political journey stretched across Uganda’s most turbulent and transformative eras. Born in May 1929 at Butikkiro, the
Mvara Secondary School gets inclusive ICT Lab
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, has commissioned a state-of-the-art computer laboratory at Mvara Secondary School in Arua City, further cementing its Shs 1 billion investment in expanding digital access to underserved and inclusive learning institutions across the country. The new ICT facility is one of 11 labs being rolled out
