Service Firms Positioned to Drive Africa’s Local Content Expansion
Global service companies were spotlighted as key drivers of local content development in Africa during the recent Wider African Energy Summit in Aberdeen, held in partnership with the African Energy Chamber. A central theme of the summit was the importance of local content in driving economic growth across the continent.
How Bobi Wine Slipped Past Police to Address Supporters in Arua
Police have arrested 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters in Arua following incidents of stone-throwing that damaged police vehicles. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Arua District and Arua City hosted NUP presidential candidate Robert Sentamu Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, as part of his campaign tour. Kyagulanyi began his
Uganda’s Recoverable Oil Reserves Rise to 1.65 Billion Barrels
Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded a rise in its estimated oil and gas reserves, Daily Star has learned. The update was confirmed by Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). According to the latest resource assessments, the country’s recoverable oil resources have increased from 1.4 billion
Kagezi Killing: Emotional Court Scenes as Agasirwe Remains in Custody
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe and his co-accused, Abdul Noor Ssemujju, have been further remanded to Luzira Prison as investigations intensify. Appearing before Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Andrew Katurubuki, the accused—through their lawyer, Michael Akampulira—asked court to commit them to the High Court for trial, noting that they
November 2020 Killings: Families, NUP Renew Calls for Justice and compensation
Yesterday marked five years since security agencies of the Police and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) brutally cracked down on Ugandans who were protesting the arrest of former presidential candidate and National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. On November 18, 2020, the
Museveni Pardons 143 Petty Convicts
President He further requested Dr. Byabashaija to notify him once the process of releasing the pardoned prisoners has been completed.has pardoned several prisoners across the country, Daily Star has learned. “In accordance with Article 121 (4)(a) of the 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, and on the recommendation of
Bryan White Remanded Over Death of Girlfriend Nalubwama
Makindye Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded city socialite Brian Kirumira, aka Brian White, over the suspicious death of his girlfriend, Caroline Nalubwama. Appearing before Magistrate Sarah Basemera, Brian White was charged with seven counts including manslaughter, possession of narcotic drugs, conspiracy to commit a felony, and giving false information. He
Panic as Sauda Madada Vomits Blood, Court Orders Urgent Evacuation
Kanyanya Grade One Magistrate Damalie Agumasiimwe has ordered the immediate evacuation of detained National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter Sauda Madada to a medical facility for further treatment. Madada, who appeared frail and visibly ill, was brought to court supported by prison warders and was reportedly vomiting blood. Before the court
Uganda Seals New Air Service Deals to Boost International Flights
Uganda has concluded a series of bilateral air service negotiations at the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation event (ICAN2025), strengthening the country’s position in the global aviation sector. The week-long summit, held in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, brought together aviation regulators, policy experts, and national delegations from around
UBOS Kicks Off Week-Long Activities Ahead of Africa Statistics Day celebrations
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has begun a full week of celebrations leading up to Africa Statistics Day 2025, rolling out activities under the theme “Leveraging Innovations in Data and Statistics to Promote a Just, Peaceful, Inclusive, and Prosperous Society for Africans.” Launching the events at Statistics House in
