Parliament and Allegations of Bribery: A Timeline of Controversy
Over the years, legislators have faced accusations of accepting bribes in exchange for their support on key pieces of legislation. These allegations have sparked public outrage and raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s democratic processes. Term Limits (2005) One of the earliest recorded instances of alleged bribery
Zimbabwe Diplomat Chris Rugari confirms wife bore children outside wedlock
Chris Rugari, Zimbabwe’s Consular General to Uganda, has broken his silence following the mysterious death of his son, Nganwa Rugari, who reportedly passed away on Wednesday, April 2, under unclear circumstances. Preliminary findings indicate that on the evening of April 1, 2025, the child allegedly fell from the first floor
Luzira Prison Staff Clinic Set to Revolutionize Healthcare Services- Dr. Byabashaijja
The newly constructed Luzira Prison Staff Clinic is poised to transform healthcare delivery for prison staff, inmates, and surrounding communities, according to Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabashaija. This state-of-the-art facility features a wide range of modern amenities, including admission wards, an intensive care unit (ICU), maternity wards, surgical
WSUP rebrands to tackle climate and urban challenges
To mark 20 years of impact, Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor (WSUP) has unveiled a new name — Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations — alongside an ambitious 2025-2030 strategy to build climate-resilient, inclusive water and sanitation services across Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia’s fast-growing cities and towns. The
Covid-19: Court orders gov’t to pay Shs 286 million over doctor’s death
The High Court in Kiboga has awarded Shs 286 million to Flavia Kyomuhendo Musiitwa following the death of her husband, Dr. Musiitwa Michael Mugwanya. In 2022, Kyomuhendo sued the Kiboga District Local Government seeking special damages, general damages, interest, and costs of the suit. Her claim stemmed from the circumstances
Dr. Singiza vows to combat corruption in judiciary
The newly sworn-in Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza, has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption within Uganda’s judiciary. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony attended by judicial officers from various court levels, members of the Judiciary’s Senior Management, and representatives from the Judicial Service
Cremation of renowned journalist Shaka Ssali underway at Jefferson Funeral Chapel
The cremation of Dr. Shaka Ssali, the esteemed former host of Voice of America’s flagship program Straight Talk Africa, is currently underway following his passing in March 2025. Born in Kabale, Uganda, Dr. Ssali went into exile after the rise of Idi Amin in 1971. He later moved to the
Rapid influx of Congolese refugees strains Uganda amid aid cuts
Uganda is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of Congolese refugees crossing its western border due to escalating insecurity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This surge, combined with ongoing funding cuts, is threatening to overwhelm Uganda’s already stretched resources as it simultaneously responds to the
MPs Receive Shs 100 million for Passing Coffee Bill
Several Members of Parliament have reportedly received Shs 100 million each as a gift from President Yoweri Museveni, The Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi. According to Ssenyonyi, the money was given as a token of appreciation for
Gov’t Warns Accounting Officers, Releases Shs 19.79 Trillion for Final Quarter of Fiscal Year
The Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, has issued a warning to accounting officers regarding delays in the payment of civil servants’ salaries. This comes in the wake of the government’s release of Shs 19.79 trillion for the final quarter of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The Quarter
