Why Prof. Nuwagaba has not reported to office two weeks after his vetting as Deputy Governor
The newly appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has not yet reported for duty, Daily Star has learned. On February 10, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Prof. Nuwagaba as the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, following the elevation of Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego from
Breaking News: Joseph Kony’s wife surrenders to Ugandan Authorities
The wife of Joseph Rao Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA),Ruth Achan, has surrendered to Ugandan authorities, Daily Star can exclusively report. According to sources, Kony’s wife is expected to arrive later today at Entebbe Airport. Accompanied by her children Maisa Amu, Betty Akidi, and Pope Kony, Achan
Five cardinals set to succeed Pope Francis
While Pope Francis remains hospitalised with double pneumonia, many are asking who might lead the Vatican and Catholic Church in the future. The 88-year-old pontiff showed the onset of bilateral pneumonia – meaning it is present in both his lungs – as his condition continues to present a complex
Bobi Wine: NUP loses Shs 40 million in joint security Raid
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reportedly lost Shs 40 million following a recent raid conducted by joint security forces, party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has said. Last Friday, police stated that they carried out the search due to alleged illegal military training at
Former employee wins case against Standard Chartered Bank
A former employee of Standard Chartered Bank, Peter Victor Kwagala, and his wife, Priscilla Mbabazi, have emerged victorious in a legal battle against the bank. Lady Justice Patricia Mutesi ruled in their favor after the bank terminated Kwagala’s employment in the credit department and refused to extend a loan
Vipers SC Player Falls from Shopping Arcade
Kajjansi Police Division is investigating the tragic death of Abubakar Lawal, a Nigerian national and professional footballer for Vipers Sports Club, who allegedly fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade on the morning of February 24, 2025. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan
Seeta High School student found dead in suspected suicide
Mukono police are investigating a suspected suicide case at Seeta High School, Mukono, which occurred on February 21, 2025. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations Officer for Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary reports indicate that around 3:00 AM, a 16-year-old Senior Three student, Ssesazi Elishammah, was found hanging
NRM backs proposal to try armed civilians in court martial
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Caucus has resolved to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The announcement was made by Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua in a statement detailing discussions from the Caucus meeting held today at State House Entebbe. The meeting
Inside the Raiding of NUP Offices and Political School
Joint security forces have raided the offices of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s biggest opposition political party. The raid was confirmed by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the party president. Earlier, Bobi Wine had expressed concerns over heavy security deployments at both premises, warning that President
Besigye, Lutale charged with treason
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, along with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, has been charged with treason. Besigye, appearing frail, was wheeled into court following a Supreme Court ruling that suspended all proceedings in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire ruled
