Former IGP John Cossy Odomel Passes Away
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Cossy Odomel has passed away, Inspector General of Police Abas Byakagaba has confirmed. He peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday 18th February 2025, in India. Odomel, who served as IGP from 1992 to 1999, joined the Uganda Police Force in 1980
Commonwealth Condemns Continued Detention of Besigye, Lutale and Eron Kiiza
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, has condemned the continued detention of Dr. Kizza Besigye, Haji Obeid Lutale, and lawyer Eron Kiiza at Luzira Prison, stating that it undermines a recent ruling by Uganda’s Supreme Court. In a statement released today, Scotland expressed concern over Uganda’s decision to ignore the
Museveni to Besigye: End hunger strike, you are facing serious charges
President Yoweri Museveni has urged former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye to end his hunger strike, emphasizing that he is facing serious charges that require a fair and swift trial. Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obedi Kamulegeya, have been charged with possession of firearms at Riverside Apartments in
Hunger Strike: Besigye has not eaten for five days
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has gone five days without food, his wife Winnie Byanyima has revealed. Besigye, who is currently on remand at Luzira Prison, was reportedly wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi last Sunday after his condition worsened due to a hunger strike. “I
Armed Men Abducts Bobi Wine’s brother
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, along with Deputy Party Spokesperson Waiswa Mufumbiro and Head of Mobilisation Nyanzi Fred u Nyanzi, have been abducted by armed men. Their abduction was confirmed by National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine. More
Luzira Prison Blocks Bobi Wine from Accessing Besigye
The management of Luzira Prison has blocked Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the main opposition leader, from accessing the frail and ailing former presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye. Accompanied by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel
Canon Gaster Nsereko Elected Bishop of West Buganda Diocese
The House of Bishops has elected Canon Gaster Nsereko as the seventh Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, Daily Star can exclusively report. He succeeds Bishop Henry Katumba-Tamale, who was consecrated on August 28, 2016. “The House of Bishops, sitting at Acaki Hotel in Kitgum Diocese on February 16, 2025,
Prison Authorities Wheel Frail Besigye to Clinic Amid Tight Security
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has been wheeled to a clinic at Village Mall in Bugolobi following a hunger strike in Luzira Prison, Buhweju County MP Mwijukye Francis has revealed. “Amidst very heavy security deployment, Dr. Besigye has been brought to a clinic on the third floor of Bugolobi
Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record in Barcelona
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo set a stunning world half marathon record of 56:42 at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label Road race, on Sunday (16). With that impressive performance, the 24-year-old two-time world cross country champion improved on Yomif Kejelcha’s previous world record of 57:30
How Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf beat Odinga to win AUC Chair seat?
Kenya’s candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position, Raila Odinga, has lost in the election held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although Raila won the first two rounds of voting, Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf triumphed in the subsequent rounds, securing the Chairperson seat. In the first round, Raila received
