Fr. Ssekabira sobs as Court Dismisses Bail Application
The Masaka High Court Judge, Justice Victoria Nakintu Katamba, has dismissed a bail application filed by Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, is facing charges of money laundering. He was reportedly abducted by men dressed in military uniforms traveling
Court Flags Opendi’s Plea for Vote Recount
The Tororo Chief Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application from Sarah Achieng Opendi, the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District, who sought a recount of votes in 11 polling stations. The court’s ruling effectively upholds Angella Akoth as the duly elected Woman MP for the district. Delivered on
Born Behind Bars: 294 Babies Living in Uganda’s Prisons
The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has revealed that at least 294 babies are currently living in prison facilities alongside their incarcerated mothers, a situation that has further worsened congestion in prisons across the country. The disclosure was made by Aggrey Aturwanirire, the Commissioner of Prisons in charge of Planning, while
Three Dead After Truck Plunges into Karuma Falls
At least three people are feared dead after an Isuzu Elf truck transporting maize lost control and plunged approximately seven meters into the fast-flowing waters of Karuma Falls on Monday evening. According to Susan Kataike, the spokesperson for Ministry of Works and Transport, yesterday at about 7:00 pm, a loaded
Besigye’s health condition improves Amid Harsh Prison Conditions
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye is reportedly improving following his recent health condition, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, Besigye’s wife. Last week, Besigye was reported to have fallen ill and was rushed from Luzira Prison to a medical facility at Bugolobi Village Mall
Museveni Prioritises Peace, Unity and Discipline in Governance
President-elect Yoweri Museveni has pledged to prioritise peace, unity, and discipline in governance following his seventh election as President of Uganda. “On Sunday, January 18, I formally received the declaration of my re-election as President of Uganda. I thank God, Maama Janet, the NRM members, our leaders, institutions, and all
Bobi Wine Is Not a Fugitive – Minister Baryomunsi
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has said there is no justification for National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, to remain in hiding, insisting that the government has not declared him a wanted person. “Bobi Wine remains a recognised political leader
Uganda Lifts Social Media Restrictions Imposed During Elections
After weeks of digital silence, the government has announced the full restoration of access to all social media platforms, ending restrictions imposed during the recently concluded presidential elections. The announcement was made by the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in a Monday morning post on X, in which
Uganda Law Society Seeks Court Order to Lift Bobi Wine’s House Arrest
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has resolved to petition court to lift the house arrest and all unlawful restrictions imposed on former presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. The resolution follows a raid on the former MP’s home and the alleged assault of his wife, Barbie
Balimwezo pledges Transparency and Equal Treatment at City Hall
The Kampala City Lord Mayor–elect, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, has pledged to offer equal opportunities to all Kampala city residents and to uphold transparency in the management of City Hall. Last week, Balimwezo won the Kampala mayoral race with 141,220 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Elias Lukwago, who contested on the
