Over 600km of Roads Need Full Rehabilitation Amid Budget Shortfall
At least 600 kilometers of roads across the country are in such poor condition that they require full rehabilitation, The Daily Star has learned. This revelation was made by Musa Ecweru, the Minister for Works and Transport. The minister was responding to a series of tragic road accidents that occurred
Gov’t Suspends YY Bus Services over fatal crashes, reckless driving
The Ministry of Works and Transport, in coordination with the Uganda Police Directorate of Traffic, has suspended operations of YY Coaches for 15 days following a series of road crashes linked to reckless driving, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made by Fred Byamukama, Minister of State for Works
No Extension for Voter Register Display, EC Warns
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on all Ugandans to turn up for the ongoing verification of the national voter register ahead of the May 15, 2025 deadline. The display exercise, which began on April 25, 2025, is a crucial step toward ensuring transparency, accuracy, and citizen participation as the
Gov’t to issue corporate bonds to fund state-owned enterprises
Government is exploring plans to issue corporate bonds in the upcoming financial year as a strategy to raise capital for state-owned enterprises, and to rejuvenate the country’s underperforming corporate bond market. The proposal, however, faces significant hurdles, chief among them being the lack of credit ratings for most state enterprises,
Victoria University Accredited to Offer Law Course
Victoria University has officially been accredited to offer a Law program after meeting the minimum qualifications required by the relevant regulatory bodies, Daily Star has learned. The development was confirmed by the university’s management. “Victoria University is officially accredited by the Law Council to teach LAW in Uganda. This follows
Over 500 Exhibitors Set for National Science Week 2025
At least 500 exhibitors are scheduled to participate in the forthcoming National Science Week 2025, the Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made by Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation. Held under the theme “Made in Uganda: From Innovation to Market,” the event will provide a
How court martial will be constituted under the new UPDF Law
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
Bobi Wine, EU officials discuss 2026 elections and democratic concerns
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has met with European Union ambassadors to discuss the upcoming 2026 general elections. The meeting took place at the NUP offices in Makerere-Kavule. Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda, confirmed the engagement,
UNGU XI Commander Urges Troops to Uphold Professionalism and Vigilance in Somalia
Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, Commander of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed under the United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI), has urged officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, and vigilance as they execute their duties in Somalia. Speaking to both senior and junior commanders during a briefing on
