Museveni raises Hajj funding, backs 150 pilgrims
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has increased government support to Muslim pilgrims, sponsoring 150 Ugandans for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The development marks an expansion from the usual 100 beneficiaries, in a move officials say is aimed at widening access to one of Islam’s most important
Gov’t suspends Nile Star Operations over Nwoya crash
The Ministry of Works and Transport has suspended the operations of Nile Star Bus Limited for 30 days following a fatal road crash in Nwoya District that left at least seven people dead on May 4, 2026. The suspension, which takes effect today at 6pm, was announced by the State
Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill after heated debate
Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 after adopting the committee report and completing clause by clause consideration, capping weeks of intense debate over the proposed law. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has drawn sharp reactions from lawmakers,
NRM Caucus Backs Sovereignty Bill Amid Rising Criticism
Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary caucus have resolved to support the controversial Sovereignty Bill. The bill, tabled on April 15, 2026 by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, has since sparked intense debate among lawmakers, legal experts, civil society organisations and academia. It was subsequently
Parliament Set for Showdown on Sovereignty Bill After Committee Report
Parliament is set to debate the controversial Sovereignty Bill following the completion and adoption of a joint committee report over the weekend. The parliamentary committees on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence met at Speke Resort Munyonyo to finalise the report after weeks of scrutiny and stakeholder engagement. The process
How Thugs Broke into Bank of Uganda, Steal Laptops
A suspected inside operation is under investigation after intruders gained access to the heavily guarded Bank of Uganda headquarters in Kampala and stole several laptops along with critical equipment. Investigators say the break in occurred in the early hours of Monday, with the attackers reportedly exploiting internal weaknesses to access the
Katikkiro Mayiga Calls for Release of Eddie Mutwe
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called for the release of Edward Ssebufu, popularly known as Eddie Mutwe, the chief civilian bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. Speaking during a session of the Lukiiko, Mayiga urged authorities to promote
Gov’t Expands Local Climate Facility to 24 Districts as Denmark Commits $23.4
Twenty-four districts across Uganda are now benefiting from the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) Facility under the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), up from just four pilot districts in 2023, as government accelerates locally led climate adaptation with fresh backing of $23.4 million from Denmark. The benefiting districts include
Seven Killed in Nwoya Crash Involving Nile Star Bus, Trailer
At least seven passengers have been confirmed dead following a road crash involving a Nile Star Coach and a Benz Actros trailer in Nwoya district, Daily Star has learned. The crash, which occurred earlier today at Lapok Mor village, involved motor vehicle registration UBP 736U, an Isuzu bus belonging to
Nabakooba warns on land disputes, urges couples to formalise ownership
The minister of lands, housing and urban development, Judith Nabakooba, has urged married couples to formalise land ownership, warning that unclear documentation is fuelling family disputes across the country. Speaking at a couples’ retreat in Busimbi division, Mityana district, Nabakooba said her ministry is handling a growing number of cases
