MAO TO ANITA AMONG: You have no audacity to insult visitors at your father’s home
A sharp war of words has erupted within the ruling National Resistance Movement camp after Norbert Mao fired back at Speaker Anita Annet Among over her arrogont remarks on the race for the Speakership. Mao, who is also eyeing the top parliamentary seat, dismissed Among’s comments as disrespectful and ill
Inside the Shs17.4tn for the last quarter of the Financial year
The Government has released Shs 17.444 trillion for the fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing the total cumulative release to Shs 77.001 trillion, according to the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Presenting the quarter four expenditure framework, Ggoobi said the releases represent 106.4 percent
Parliament Seeks Shs 263.9 Billion to Purchase Vehicles for MPs
Parliament is requesting an additional Shs 263.937 billion to purchase vehicles for 529 Members of the 12th Parliament, Daily Star has learned. This request was made by Remigio Achia, Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Budget Committee, during his presentation on the 2026/27 National Budget Framework Paper. According to Achia, the vehicles
Ngora District Woman MP Apolot Stella Dies After Short Illness
The Woman Member of Parliament for Ngora District, Apolot Stella Isodo, has passed away following a brief illness. Her death was confirmed by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Apolot passed on yesterday morning, just a day after the announcement of the Parliamentary election results. “With a heavy heart, I
Inside the President Museveni’s Proposal to Sack Ineffective MPs
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Parliament to consider a bold move allowing MPs to be removed from office before their term ends if they fail to deliver on campaign promises. He made the statement on Monday during his second campaign rally in Mpigi District, responding to residents’ frustrations over poor service delivery.
PM Nabbanja, Police Get Major Allocation in Shs 8.1tn Supplementary Budget
Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of Shs 8.1 trillion for the 2025/26 financial year after being recalled from recess to consider urgent expenditure schedules. The process began on October 20, 2025, when the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) presented the first schedules amounting to Shs 1.696
President Museveni Assents to Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill, 2025
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the UPDF (Amendment) Bill, 2025, Daily Star can reliably report. Last month, Parliament defied a Supreme Court ruling and enacted the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Law, allowing the trial of civilians in the General Court Martial. In her judgment, Justice Catherine Bamugemereire
Bribery Scandals, Budget Fraud, terrorism Shape State of the Nation Address
Corruption is expected to take center stage in today’s State of the Nation Address as Uganda prepares to enter a new financial year, the Daily Star has learned. The address, to be delivered at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, marks the commencement of the fifth and final session of the 11th Parliament.
MPs Clash Over Shs 2 trillion Loan Approval Amid Claims of Mismanagement
MPs Clash Over Shs 2 trillion Loan Approval Amid Claims of Mismanagement The Ugandan Parliament has approved a government proposal to borrow up to €270 million (Shs 111.1 billion) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and €230 million (Shs 947.billion) from Ecobank Uganda Limited and the Development Bank of Southern
IGG Recovers Shs 6.8 Billion from corrupt officials
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has appealed to Parliament to allocate additional resources to support the automation of its business processes, procurement of modern investigative equipment, and recruitment of more personnel to strengthen the fight against corruption. The call was made by Beti Kamya, the Inspector General of Government (IGG), while
