Court orders NYTIL to pay Shs 180M for polluting River Nile
Firm fined Shs 180m for polluting River Nile The Standards, Utilities and Wildlife Court in Kampala has fined Southern Range Nyanza Limited (NYTIL) Shs 180 million after the company admitted to illegally discharging industrial waste onto neighbouring land and into a section of the River Nile. The conviction follows investigations
EAMV wraps up occupational health and safety week
East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) has concluded its Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) Week 2026 with renewed emphasis on workplace safety, employee wellbeing and organisational responsibility. The week-long programme, which ended on May 29, brought together employees, management, external trainers and healthcare professionals for a series of activities aimed
530 days in prison: Court orders start of Besigye, Lutale treason trial
The High court has ordered that the treason trial of former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused begin next week, marking a significant step in a case that has drawn public and legal attention. Presiding judge Emmanuel Baguma directed that all pre-trial processes, including the appointment and swearing-in
Iran Suspends US Talks, Ties Future Negotiations to Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefire
Iran has suspended all negotiations and indirect communication with the United States, significantly raising tensions in the Middle East and casting uncertainty over ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the region’s three-month conflict. The decision, announced on June 1, follows Tehran’s accusation that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon constitute
Singer Master Parrot Killed in Northern Bypass Accident
Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot has reportedly died following a road accident along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. According to eyewitness accounts, the singer was knocked by a speeding motorcycle while attempting to cross the busy highway on Monday evening. He is said to have died on the spot. The
Parliament Vets Over 80 Nominees for Ministerial Positions
Parliament’s Committee on Appointments has commenced the vetting of 81 persons nominated for various ministerial positions. The Appointments Committee is chaired by the Speaker, Jacob Oboth Marksons and deputised by the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and has scheduled to handle the vetting process today and tomorrow, Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Late Paul Kafeero’s Body Exhumed for DNA Analysis
The body of the late Paul Kaeero has been exhumed to facilitate DNA sampling, Daily Star has learned. The exhumation exercise was carried out earlier today by a team of pathologists led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Dr. Moses Byaruhanga, in line with a court order and established forensic
BoU Clears Absa Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail, Wealth Business
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has approved the sale of Standard Chartered Bank Uganda’s Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda, marking a major development in the country’s banking sector. The regulatory greenlight paves the way for Absa to take over Standard Chartered’s retail and wealth portfolio,
Court Orders Housing Finance Bank to Pay Shs 28 Million in Controversial Property Sale
The Commercial Division of the High Court has faulted Housing Finance Bank Ltd and ordered it to pay Shs 28 million in damages following the controversial sale of a borrower’s home at a price far below its market value. In 2009, Barnabas Samuel Aliku and his wife, Christine Mutesi Aliku,
Govt Scraps Funding for National Celebrations in Cost-Cutting Shift
The government has announced it will no longer finance national holiday celebrations, including Independence Day, Labour Day and International Women’s Day, starting in the 2026/27 financial year. The directive, confirmed on Sunday by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, marks a significant policy shift aimed
