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,
Joseph Ssewava Announces Bid to Lead NRM in Central Region
Joseph Ssewava, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a close ally of President Yoweri Museveni, has declared his candidacy for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Central Region. He aims to succeed the former incumbent, Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi. Ssewava is widely recognized for his
Sudan’s PM dissolves government
Kamil Idris took oath on Saturday as the country’s first PM since 2021 military-led coup. On Sunday Idris pledged to to prioritise stability Sudan’s new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country’s caretaker government, state news agency SUNA reported late on Sunday. SUNA did not specify when a new
Uganda, Egyptian Space Agency collaborate to develop climate monitoring satellite
Uganda, in collaboration with the Egyptian Space Agency and five other African countries, is developing the African Development Satellite (AfDev-Sat) to support climate change monitoring and capacity building, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Dr. Cosmas Mwikirize, Superintendent of Industrial Value Chains Development at the Science, Technology
Gen. Muhoozi: Cedric Babu Was a true Friend, Brother and Patriot
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has mourned the passing of Cedric Babu, the Vice Chairman for Kampala on the Central Committee of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), describing him as a close friend, patriot, and multi-talented leader. Cedric Babu, a renowned sportsman and political figure,
