Court Releases Tumwesigye After 1,500 Days Without Trial in Court Martial
The High Court has released Tumwesigye Enock after he spent over 1,500 days on remand without trial. Tumwesigye was initially arrested on September 4, 2019, in Rubanda and charged with murder. However, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) withdrew the charges on December 9, 2019. He was re-arrested on January
Over 400 cases pending transfer from Court martial After Supreme Court Verdict
At least 423 cases are pending transfer to civil courts following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. The revelation was made by Norbert Mao, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. The landmark judgment arose from a constitutional appeal filed by
Kabale, Busitema Universities Stalled Over Shs 78.2 billion in Unfulfilled Presidential Pledges
Kabale and Busitema Universities are struggling due to Shs 78.2 billion in unfulfilled presidential pledges, Daily Star can reliably report. The pledges, made between 2014 and 2020, were intended to support various development projects at the two public universities. However, the delays in fulfilling these commitments have hindered progress. The
Uganda to repatriate Judge Lydia Mugambe Under Uganda–UK Offender Transfer Law
The Government has extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom, the Daily Star has learned. The Act enables the mutual transfer of convicted offenders between Uganda and other Commonwealth countries, allowing them to serve their prison sentences in their respective home countries. Signed
UNAIDS reacts to WHO Member States reaching Pandemic Agreement consensus
Delegates at the World Health Organization (WHO) Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) have reached a consensus on the Pandemic Agreement. Negotiations began in 2021, with an aim of building a framework for pandemic preparedness, prevention, and response that learned from the COVID-19 and AIDS pandemics. The Joint United Nations Programme on
Maj Gen Richard Otto Appointed New UPDF Intelligence Chief
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Major General Richard Otto as the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), formerly known as the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI). Otto is the current Mountain Infantry Division Commander in Fort
UPDF secures topographic mapping equipment worth 10.9 billion from Russia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recently received a consignment of topographic mapping equipment worth USD 3 million (Shs 10.9 billion), donated by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Defence. The equipment was officially handed over at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. Major General Sergey Marchuk, head of
MP Shamim Malende to Undergo Surgery at Aga Khan Hospital
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende, is set to undergo surgery at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya following a deterioration in her health, Daily Star has learned. Malende was flown to Kenya last week for specialized medical treatment after her condition continued to decline. Prior to this, she had
Stanbic Bank, Umeme Lose Shs 9.2 billion Appeal Against Makubuya
The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd and Umeme Ltd, contesting garnishee orders in favour of Makubuya William, trading as Polla Plast, over Shs 9.2 billion. The dispute dates back to 2008, when Makubuya purchased plastic manufacturing equipment from BMK
2026 Elections: Electoral Commission Sets New Dates for Display of Voters Register
Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has announced revised dates for the display of the National Voters Register and Registers for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. The Electoral Commission, mandated under Section 26 of the Electoral Commission Act to compile, maintain,
