Panic at BoU, Finance as Delayed Fees Nearly Cost Museveni EAC Chairmanship
President Yoweri Museveni nearly failed to assume the rotating chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC) after government officials delayed payment of Uganda’s membership fees, Daily Star has learned. Sources within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Uganda) said the required payment had not yet been initiated when
Inside the Two Hour Museveni-Opposition Meeting at State House
A section of opposition legislators who lost in the recently concluded 2026 general elections has met President Yoweri Museveni to discuss their political future and national issues. The group of 17 includes the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) parliamentary whip and Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi, Kyamuswa County’s Kabusu Moses
Museveni mets Girma over Uganda Airlines Top Job
President Yoweri Museveni has met Girma Wake, a retired airline industry executive and former chairman of the Ethiopian Airlines Group, over plans to appoint him Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines. The development follows Museveni’s decision not to renew the contract of Jennifer Bamuturaki, whose term ends in May
Museveni to Decorate 33 Patriots at NRA 40th Anniversary
At least 33 distinguished Ugandans are set to receive medals for their sacrifice during the 1986 Bush War, which brought the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to power, Daily Star has learned. The medals will be conferred by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the 40th National Resistance Movement (NRM) / National
Owiny-Dollo Bows Out: A Career Spanning Courts, controversies and Peace Talks
Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on 20 August 2020 by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He replaced Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired on 19 June 2020 after
Why Kadaga and Namuganza Skipped Museveni’s NRM Meeting in Iganga
First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga and State Minister for Lands Persis Namuganza skipped a National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders’ meeting chaired by President Yoweri Museveni in Iganga, citing failure to receive invitations. The two leaders were notably absent from the meeting held at Iganga Secondary School playgrounds, where President
Former Nigeria President Goodluck Leads 84 Election Observers Ahead of Elections
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections. Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, 2026, following the expiration of the five-year term of legislators and the president. Jonathan is leading a team of 84 election observers from the African Union
Museveni Cautions Police Against Beating Suspects
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned police officers against beating suspects and criminals, urging them to use lawful and non-lethal methods when handling public disorder. The president made the remarks during his end-of-year address, in which he reflected on the country’s progress and outlined priorities for the year ahead. His caution
Inside Bobi Wine–Tayebwa Clash Over Alleged Sham NUP Candidates
Earlier this week, National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, accused the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, of presenting sham NUP candidates to President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine’s accusations come after about 250 NUP leaders from Kyenjojo, Bundibugyo, and Bunyangabo districts led
EC Receives Over 21 Million Presidential Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission has received 193 pallets of presidential ballot papers ahead of the 2026 general elections. The ballot papers were printed by Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing, a Dubai-based firm, and transported by Network Aviation Group. The consignment was officially received by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice
