Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics Before 2026
Neyedo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, is set to launch a new political party, the Democratic Front (DF), ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, The Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made at the party’s offices on Namirembe Bishop Road in Kampala. Mpuuga’s Party Move Signals Shift in Opposition Politics
NIRA: Over 2.5 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs in Less Than a Month
Atleast 2.5 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identity Cards (IDs) in less than a month, the National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) said. On May 27, The government has commenced the nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards, extending services to the parish level across all 146
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Begin with Elder Power Consolidation
Uganda has launched the first phase of the 2026 general elections today not with youth rallies or fiery debates, but with an unexpected uprising: the election of village committees for older persons across more than 71,000 villages. The exercise, part of what the Electoral Commission insists is a road map,
Uganda Kicks Off 2025–2026 Elections with Village Committees for Older Persons
Uganda has launched the first phase of its 2025–2026 General Elections Roadmap by conducting polls for Village Older Persons Committees — a key step forward in the nation’s democratic process. This specialized vote gives citizens aged 60 and above the platform to elect representatives who will champion their interests at
Court Faults Stanbic Bank in Shs 7.5M Fraud Case
The High Court has ordered Stanbic Bank to pay a total of Shs 7.5 million to a client over unauthorized transactions conducted on his bank account. In May 2022, David Onyango sued Stanbic Bank, seeking a declaration that a series of debit transactions amounting to USD 2,459.15 (Shs 8.8 million)
Infobip Unveils CXOP: The Next Generation of AI-Powered Customer Conversations
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has announced its Conversational Experience Orchestration Platform (CXOP) — a game-changing solution that places agentic AI at the heart of every customer interaction. CXOP enables brands to move beyond static, rules-based workflows to deliver dynamic, goal-oriented conversations across marketing, sales, and support — at scale.
Court remands Ex-Police Commander Nixon Agasirwe Over Joan Kagezi Assassination
Former Police Special Operations Commander Nixon Agasirwe has been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the 2015 assassination of senior state prosecutor Joan Kagezi. Appearing before Nakawa Chief Magistrate, Esther Nyadoi, was charged with murder and subsequently remanded remanded to Luzira Prison till July 8, 2025. Agasirwe’s arrest last
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
High Sound for Children Uganda Partners with PEAS to Promote Safe Media Use in Schools
High Sound for Children Uganda has launched a six-week training program focused on safe and responsible media use in four schools supported by Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS). The initiative aims to equip students with essential media literacy skills, helping them navigate both offline and online media environments safely
Ugandans, 35 other nations face entry bans into the United States under new travel restrictions
The Trump administration is weighing new travel restrictions targeting 36 countries, according to a classified State Department cable. If enacted, the move would more than double the number of nations whose citizens face full or partial entry bans into the United States. The proposed list includes several key U.S. partners
