Museveni flags off $72m Kidepo airport project in Karamoja
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga district, in a move aimed at positioning the Karamoja sub-region as a key destination for tourism, trade and investment. The project, funded by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the United Arab Emirates, is
Museveni assures WHO of Uganda’s readiness to contain Ebola outbreak
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the World Health Organization (WHO) of Uganda’s continued preparedness to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak, emphasising regional cooperation and swift public health interventions to prevent further spread. The President made the remarks during a meeting with the WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, at
Five more suspects arrested over rugby player’s mob killing
Police is holding five more suspects implicated in the mob killing of Sydney Gongodyo, a professional rugby player, bringing the total number of people in custody to eight. The arrests follow an incident that occurred on June 5, 2026, in Nakawa division, Kampala, where the victim was allegedly attacked by a
Jubilee Insurance, My Tree Initiative mark World Environment Day with tree planting drive
Jubilee Insurance Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Organisation, joined the global commemoration of World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise in Wakiso district aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and restoring degraded ecosystems. The initiative brought together staff from Jubilee Insurance, partners, local leaders and community members, in a
Four Ministers Skip Oath Over Citizenship Queries
At least four presidential appointees missed taking the oath as ministers, Daily Star can reliably report. On Tuesday, more than 78 appointees were sworn in as ministers, including the Prime Minister and Vice President, ahead of the 2026–2031 term following vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. Last week, the committee, chaired
Weak SPS communication undermines Uganda’s horticulture export potential
Weak communication of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) standards is constraining Uganda’s ability to fully exploit export opportunities, particularly in the European Union market, stakeholders have said. The concern emerged during the closing session of a two-day stakeholders’ consultative forum on fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) export growth under the EU-Uganda
First Lady, Dr Muganga miss out as Ministers Take Oath
At least 80 ministers are set to be sworn in later today following the conclusion of the vetting process, Daily Star has learned. Last week, the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth-Oboth and deputised by Thomas Tayebwa, vetted presidential nominees for various cabinet and state ministerial positions. On
NCBA, Dentons and KCCA plant trees to commemorate World Environment Day
In commemoration of World Environment Day (WED), NCBA Bank Uganda, in partnership with Dentons and KCCA, has planted trees at Nakasero Primary School. The World Environment Day Tree Planting Initiative brought together NCBA staff, pupils, and the school administration to promote environmental conservation and community engagement. The Head of Strategy and
Leaders Call for Stronger Environmental Governance, Youth Action on Climate Justice
Leaders in Kawempe Division have called for stronger environmental governance and increased youth participation in addressing climate change, as its impacts continue to intensify across Uganda. The call comes amid growing challenges, including shifting rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts and extreme flooding, which are threatening food security and displacing vulnerable communities.
Lubega appointed managing director of MTN Mobile Money Uganda
The Board of Directors of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has appointed Phrase Lubega as the new managing director, subject to approval by the Bank of Uganda. The appointment is expected to strengthen the company’s efforts to expand financial inclusion and digital financial services across the country. Lubega brings more
