Brig Gen Michael Hyeroba Rallies 3 Infantry Division Troops On Discipline, Backs Ateker Gala As Peace Platform
The Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Brig Gen Michael Walaka Hyeroba, has urged troops to uphold discipline, professionalism and continuous training as the Division consolidates peace and security across its area of responsibility. Brig Gen Hyeroba made the remarks during his first official baraza
C-Care IHK unveils new outpatient department in Kampala
C-Care IHK has unveiled a newly redesigned Outpatient Department (OPD) at its Namuwongo facility in Kampala, in an investment aimed at improving access, convenience and patient experience in private healthcare. The new OPD brings together specialised medical services, maternal and child health facilities, a larger pharmacy, patient waiting areas and
Tanzania mourns death of President Samia’s husband
Tanzania is mourning the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, who died on Monday morning while receiving treatment in Zanzibar. Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi announced Hafidh’s death, saying he passed away at about 8am at Mlimani Mzena Memorial Hospital. “It is with great sadness
TikToker Jovia Namuwulya’s roommate charged with murder
Patricia Rose Turindwamukama, the roommate and friend of murdered content creator Jovia Namuwulya, has been arraigned before City Hall Court in Kampala and charged in connection with her death. Namuwulya, who was popularly known as Jovia1235 on TikTok and worked as a waitress at Olives Restaurant and Bar in Bukoto,
Vitol gets Uganda crude marketing deal ahead of first oil
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has appointed global energy trader Vitol to market the government of Uganda and UNOC’s allocation of the country’s newly named crude oil, Pearl Sweet, as Uganda prepares to enter the international oil market in early 2027. The announcement marks a major commercial milestone in
Political analyst Charles Rwomushana arrested
Political analyst Charles Rwomushana has been arrested, the Daily Star has learned. Rwomushana was picked up while appearing on Radio Simba’s weekly political programme, Gasimbagane ne ba Namawulire, hosted by veteran journalist Peter Kibazo. According to sources, Rwomushana was taken away by armed men dressed in civilian attire. The circumstances
George Kamurasi selected as next Tooro king
The Royal Succession Committee of the Tooro Kingdom has selected George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, as the next King of Tooro, succeeding his late cousin, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Kamurasi was selected on Friday, September 4, 2026, during a meeting of the 21-member Royal Succession Committee held at Fort
Bryan White granted mandatory bail after 293 days on remand
City socialite Brian Kirumira, popularly known as Bryan White, has been granted mandatory bail by the High Court in Kampala after spending 293 days on remand without being committed to the High Court for trial. Justice Paul Gadenya Wolimbwa granted Kirumira bail at Shs10 million and ordered him to provide
Uganda clears extradition of Katungi for trial in US
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has signed extradition papers authorising the surrender of former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe to the United States to face trial on drug trafficking, firearms and terrorism-related charges. The United States requested the extradition and surrender of
‘I knew the type of cancer King Oyo was battling’ – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he knew the type of cancer the fallen King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, had been battling before his death in the United States. Museveni said he was informed about the King’s condition in November 2025, at the height of the
