Museveni Shrugs Off High Fuel Prices, Says Motorists Can Stay Home
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has brushed aside concerns over rising fuel prices, telling motorists who cannot afford to drive to simply stay at home, while signalling that leisure travel is not a government priority. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026, Museveni said his recent discussions with William Ruto
Admission List: Makerere, Public Universities Shut Out Top Performers
Several high-performing students have been denied admission to Makerere University and other public universities, Daily Star has learned, raising concerns over the growing competitiveness of government-sponsored placements. The exclusion comes despite strong performances in the most recent Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, where many candidates posted top grades.
Stanbic Rallies Collective Action as Uganda Marks Earth Day
Stanbic Bank Uganda has joined the government and environmental stakeholders in a renewed push for collective action to address climate change, using this year’s Earth Day to urge a shift from pledges to practical solutions. At an event held at the Ministry of Water and Environment headquarters in Kampala, the
Dangote commits to build mega oil refinery in East Africa
Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote has committed to construct a large scale oil refinery in East Africa modelled on his Nigerian facility. The project will only move forward with strong political and institutional backing as Africa accelerates efforts toward industrial self-sufficiency. Speaking at the Africa We Build Summit 2026 in Nairobi
Okello Has Case to Answer in Ggaba Child Killings Case
The High Court has ruled that Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba children killings, has a case to answer. The ruling was delivered by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka, who noted that the prosecution had closed its case after presenting evidence against the accused. “The prosecution produced 17
Government, Pentecostal Churches in Talks Over Urban Trade Order Enforcement
Government has entered into dialogue with leaders of Born Again Pentecostal churches following growing concerns over the ongoing enforcement of trade order regulations in urban areas. The high-level engagement convened by the Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, brought together senior government officials and the Joint Leadership of Born Again
End of an Era: Eight Deaths Cast Shadow Over 12th Parliament
With just three weeks remaining to the end of its five-year term, the 12th Parliament of Uganda has been marked by a series of painful losses, with at least eight legislators dying while still in office. The deaths, caused by a mix of gun violence, complications from minor surgeries, high
Court orders Airtel to pay Shs 1 billion in tax dispute
The Commercial Division of the High Court has ordered Airtel Uganda Limited to pay Shs 1.09 billion in additional taxes arising from the importation of telecommunications equipment. In a ruling delivered by Justice Stephen Mubiru, the court upheld the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) decision to reassess the value of imported
DNA evidence links Okello to alleged murder weapon
A knife suspected to have been used in the murder of four toddlers in Ggaba has been presented in court, with forensic evidence linking it to the prime suspect, Christopher Okello Onyum. Appearing before judge Justice Alice Komuhangi KhaukaTestifying, ASP Harelimana Bernabas, a forensic biologist attached to the Directorate of Forensic
NEMA Arrests Great River Technologies Director Over Wetland Destruction
Authorities have arrested the director of Great River Technologies Limited following a crackdown on illegal activities in a protected wetland in Bulambuli District. The arrest, carried out by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), stems from an enforcement operation targeting unlawful farming in the Ngenge Atari–Sipi Sironko Wetland System. According
