Museveni Faults Muslims Over Reluctance to Develop Martyrs Site in Namugongo
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the Muslim community for their limited participation in Martyrs Day celebrations, despite the historical significance of Muslims who were killed for their faith. The Uganda Martyrs include 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were executed between January 31, 1885, and January 27,
International Criminal Court Clears Path for Kony’s Trial in Absentia
The Appeals Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have cleared the way for the trial in absentia of former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Joseph Kony. The Appeals Chamber, composed of Presiding Judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin and Judges Solomy Balungi Bossa, Kimberly Prost, Joanna Korner, and Gocha Lordkipanidze, delivered the
Archbishop Ssemogerere: Uganda Must Not Repeat Mistakes of Political Violence in 2026 elections
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Kampala Archdiocese has called for peace and unity ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. His appeal came during the Martyrs Day celebrations held at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine. The Uganda Martyrs were a group of 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were
Martyrs Day Celebrations: Suspected Bomb Explodes Near Munyonyo Mini-Basilica
A suspected explosive device detonated this morning near the Mini-Basilica in Munyonyo, just moments before Martyrs Day prayers were scheduled to begin in honor of the Uganda Martyrs. According to reports obtained by Daily Star, a counter-terrorism unit from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) swiftly responded and neutralized two
Mao Retains DP Presidency After Chaotic Party Elections
Democratic Party (DP) President General Norbert Mao has set an ambitious target of securing 50 parliamentary seats in Uganda’s 12th Parliament come 2026. Mao made the declaration after navigating a turbulent re-election at the DP’s 12th National Delegates Conference, which concluded on June 2, 2025, at the Asamar Hotel in Ruti, Mbarara
Police, Soldiers Exchange Fire at Division headquarters
The Wakiso Police Division has arrested 13 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers following a tense standoff that involved an exchange of gunfire related to a land dispute. The confrontation follows a recent incident in which officers from the Special Forces Command (SFC) reportedly attacked Lubowa Police Station and assaulted
Former Makerere Guild President Lawrence Alionzi ditches NUP, Joins NRM Party
Lawrence Alionzi, the former Guild President of Makerere University, has joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Alionzi, who previously won the guild presidency on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, was received by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong. He was accompanied by a group of youth leaders who also
Tayebwa, Among to Run Joint Bid for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Roles in 2026
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has announced his intention to contest for the office of Deputy Speaker once again following the 2026 general elections. Tayebwa made the declaration at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat, where he had gone to collect expression of interest forms ahead of the polls.
UWASNET Launches Inaugural WASH Impact and Influence Awards
The Uganda Water and Sanitation Network (UWASNET), in partnership with the Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and Sports, the Austrian Development Agency, and other development partners, has officially launched the inaugural Uganda WASH Impact and Influence Awards. The awards aim to recognize and celebrate
Gen. Kale Kayihura: I Was Falsely Accused of Killing AIGP Kaweesi, Muslim Clerics
Former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura, has come forward to declare that he was falsely accused of orchestrating the murder of former Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Andrew Felix Kaweesi, as well as the assassinations of several Muslim clerics. Kaweesi was gunned down on March 17, 2017,
