Bhambhatt Samaj Uganda Honours Harshad Barot for National Recognition
The Bhambhatt Samaj Uganda has honoured businessman Harshad Maganbhai Barot, founder of Tirupati Group in Uganda, following his recent recognition with the Crested Crane Grand Officer Award by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on January 26, 2026. The celebratory event, held in Kampala last week, brought together members of the Bhambhatt
Kalangala Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli Passes On
Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament Hellen Nakimuli has passed on, Daily Star can reliably report. Nakimuli died earlier today, though details surrounding her death were not immediately clear. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) however said the died afterafter an unsuccessful
Justice Stalls? Ssali, Mawanda Shs 3.8Bn case stuck for a year
Serious questions are emerging over delays in Uganda’s justice system after the high-profile corruption trial involving former Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and MP Michael Mawanda stalled for nearly a year without being heard. The case, which revolves around a controversial Shs 3.8 billion payout, had initially sparked public
Former New Vision journalist shot dead at his home in Nabweru
An unidentified masked gunman shot dead former New Vision journalist Joe Nam at his home in Nabweru in the early hours of last night. The attack occurred at around 1:00 am, according to preliminary reports. The assailant reportedly fled the scene immediately after the shooting, and no arrests had been
Mystery as Shs46b Lies Idle, Innovation Agenda Stalls
Fresh questions have emerged over the government’s commitment to innovation after it was revealed that Shs46 billion allocated to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) has remained unutilised for two consecutive financial years. The concerns, raised by Parliament’s Budget Committee, follow findings by the Committee on Presidential Affairs
Okello disclosed history of mental illness, court hears
The suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings, Christopher Onyum Okello, disclosed a history of mental illness during a medical examination, court heard on Thursday. Dr Emmanuel Nuwamanya, the Deputy Director of Police Health Services, testified that during his assessment of the accused on April 7, 2026, Okello reported having previously
Uganda rolls out HIV prevention jab in 100 facilities
Uganda has begun the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug administered every six months to prevent HIV infection among people at substantial risk. The rollout in Lira follows the arrival of Uganda’s first consignment of 19,200 doses supplied through the Global Fund, marking a significant milestone in the country’s
Absa commits to plant 2 million trees in Northern Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda has announced a major environmental commitment to grow two million trees over the next three years, in a renewed push to support climate action, ecosystem restoration and sustainable community development. The initiative was unveiled alongside the launch of the 2026 School Greening Drive in Northern Uganda, implemented
Gov’t tightens grip on illegal sand mining in Lwera wetland
The National Environment Management Authority (National Environment Management Authority) has launched a fresh wave of crackdowns on illegal sand mining in the Lwera wetland, as pressure mounts over the destruction of one of Uganda’s most fragile ecosystems. The operation, carried out jointly with the Environment Protection Force, Ministry of Water
Rising tide of online pornography puts children at risk
Uganda is facing a growing child protection crisis as increasing numbers of minors are exposed to pornographic content and online sexual exploitation at an early age, the Pornography Control Committee has warned. Speaking at a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, committee chairperson Annette Kezabu said digital technology has
