Police Guns Linked to Shs50 Million Armed Robbery
In a troubling twist to last week’s daylight robbery in Kyotera District, police have confirmed that the two rifles recovered from the scene were not just any weapons — they were Uganda Police Force firearms that had mysteriously vanished from the force’s own armory. The robbery, which left one suspect
Over 36 Killed in Attack on Catholic Church in Eastern DRC
At least 38 worshippers were killed in a brutal attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, a town in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local officials confirmed on Sunday. The assault occurred during a Saturday night prayer service when militants from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a rebel group
UNGU-XI Commander Urges Officers to Lead with Respect and Vigilance Amid Al-Shabaab Threat
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of Uganda’s United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia, has called on his officers and department heads to lead with discipline, respect, and constant vigilance under the ongoing United Nations mandate. Speaking during a commander’s update briefing at the UNGU-XI headquarters in Mogadishu,
Police Dismisses Prof. Kateregga’s Claims, Cites Civil Jurisdiction in Domestic Dispute
The Uganda Police Force has refuted accusations by Professor Badru Kateregga, who alleged police inaction in a domestic dispute involving his wife, Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga. According to the Force, the matter lies beyond its legal remit and is more appropriately resolved through civil court proceedings. In a detailed statement released
Simbamanyo’s Court Gambit Collapses as Equity Bank’s Sale Upheld
In a decisive blow to Simbamanyo Estates, the High Court (Commercial Division) has dismissed the company’s high-profile lawsuit challenging the 2020 sale of its prime property, Simbamanyo House, to businessman Sudhir Ruparelia. The ruling affirms that the transaction — triggered by an $8.1 million loan default — was entirely legal.
Nandutu Confesses to Receiving Iron Sheets in Karamoja Aid Scandal
Agnes Nandutu, the former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, has confessed to receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities. She made the admission while appearing before the Anti-Corruption Court, following several missed appearances. Nandutu was summoned after failing to appear in court on four prior occasions to defend herself. Earlier,
Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Wins Medals Again at International Competition, Shining on the Global Stage
The Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Chairman Lee Man-hee, hereafter referred to as Shincheonji Church) Taekwondo representative team once again proved its excellence on the international stage by winning medals in every category at the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships. The
One Shot Dead as Police Foils Armed Robbery
Police have recovered two firearms following a foiled armed robbery in Kyotera District, the Daily Star has learned. In an official statement, police said: “Yesterday, our officers in Kyotera foiled an aggravated robbery involving five armed suspects who attacked the manager of Mazima Bugaga Coffee Factory, stealing Shs 50 million.” Acting
Coca-Cola Beverages supports people with disabilities to grow their businesses
A group of 100 people with disabilities in Kayunga District have been trained in retail business management, supported with mentorship and startup resources to promote financial independence and economic sustainability, through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Twahira Islamic Charity Organisation (TICO). According to the latest disability data
MTN Uganda Shareholders Approve Structural Separation of MoMo Business
MTN Uganda Limited has received shareholder approval for the proposed structural separation of its mobile money and fintech business, MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited (“MTN MoMo”), marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic evolution. The resolution was passed during a hybrid Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held earlier today, where
