Electoral Commission Commends Older Persons and PwDs for Peaceful Village Elections
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has extended appreciation to Uganda’s Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their exemplary conduct during the recently concluded village-level elections. Earlier this month, the EC began the electoral process for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which includes Older Persons, PwDs,
EACOP Advances Local Talent Development with Flagship Training Program at UPIK
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing local talent with a high-level delegation visit to the Uganda Petroleum Institute in Kigumba (UPIK). The delegation included Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Uganda; Ernest Rubondo, Executive Director of the Petroleum
Over 10 Ugandan Students Decline Evacuation Amid Escalating Israel-Iran war
Amid the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, at least 11 Ugandan students have declined to participate in the government’s evacuation effort. The crisis escalated sharply on June 13, 2025, as both nations launched direct military strikes. The conflict was triggered by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, prompting
Former Supreme Mufti Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa is dead
Former Supreme Mufti of the Kibuli-based Muslim faction in Uganda, Sheikh Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa, has passed away, Daily Star can reliably report. In April 2021, Ndirangwa has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a brief statement, he attributed his resignation to internal conflicts within the Kibuli leadership.
Court Upholds 12-Year Sentence for Mowzey Radio’s Killer
The Court of Appeal has upheld the 12-year and 3-month prison sentence for Wamala Godfrey, also known as Troy, who was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of popular Ugandan musician Mowzey Radio. A panel of three justices—Christopher Gashirabake, Dr. Asa Mugenyi, and John Mike Musisi—dismissed Troy’s appeal
Uganda, Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms
Kenya and Senegal have claimed the top spots in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI) demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The comprehensive assessment, officially unveiled today at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks across 43 African countries. Uganda,
Stanbic Bank launches new FlexiPay campaign to bolster financial inclusion and digital transformation
Stanbic Bank Uganda announced the launch of an exciting, three-month nationwide campaign to boost its innovative digital payments platform FlexiPay. The campaign dubbed the Flexipay Cashback Explosion kicked off at the offices of Boda Boda Banja in Kampala, one of the bank’s key merchant partners in Kampala, with the goal of revolutionising
Tanzania celebrates and honors Akinwumi Adesina’s impactful legacy as President of the African Development Bank
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has honored the President of the African Development Bank Group Dr Akinwumi Adesina describing him as “a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has dedicated his life to transform the narrative of the continent.” President Samia Suluhu Hassan praised Adesina’s
2026 Elections: UHRC Cautions Security Agencies on Human Rights
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has called on security agencies to uphold human rights as Uganda prepares for the 2026 General Elections, emphasizing that doing so is not optional—it is a legal and moral obligation. Electoral seasons in Uganda have historically been marked by heightened tensions, with reports of
New six months HIV Injectables cost Shs 100 million
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved long-acting injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention. The new medicine is administered by injection once every six months and is a significant step in improving prevention options for people at risk of HIV infection around the world. In an interview, Gilead
