Museveni Shakes Up RDCs Ahead of 2026 Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has made sweeping administrative changes, transferring 25 Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) across Uganda. The reshuffle, announced this week, takes immediate effect. In the changes, Asuman Nasike, formerly the RCC for Mbale City, has been transferred to Fort Portal City. Stanley Bayole, who
Museveni: Russians Behind EPS Project Were Manipulated to Impose Inflated Fines
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that corrupt individuals manipulated the Russian partners behind Uganda’s Express Penalty System (EPS), leading to the imposition of inflated fines. His remarks barely just two months after the suspension of the EPS system. Speaking publicly, Museveni stated that he will soon name those responsible for
King Ceasor University Granted Charter, Expands Global Education Mission
King Ceasor University (KCU) has officially received its University Charter— granting the institution full legal recognition to train students from any part of the World to confer degrees in undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Post graduate and professorship. Officials from the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) presented the charter, signed by
Besigye sits Out of 2026 Elections, as Lukwago Gears Up to Battle Museveni
Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye will not contest for any elective position within the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the upcoming 2026 elections, Daily Star has learned. The announcement was made during the inauguration of the PFF’s National Convention. Despite currently being held at Luzira Prison, a portrait
Museveni: Politics Is Not about Age but Service
President Yoweri Museveni has said that politics is not defined by age, but by the commitment to serve people and confront national challenges such as corruption, fraud, and criminality. He made the remarks after returning his nomination forms for the positions of National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM)
Museveni promotes CID boss Damulira to Major General
Brigadier General Christopher Sserunjogi Damulira, has been promoted to Major General in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The upgrade reportedly came straight from President Yoweri Museveni, a leader known for personally fine-tuning both his military and his legacy. As Commander-in-Chief, Museveni’s pen remains mightier than any parliamentary vote. Damulira
Dr. Ssemugenyi Challenges Legality of New UPDF Act in Constitutional Court
Human rights defender Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has petitioned Court challenging the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Act, 2025. This follows President Yoweri Museveni’s assent to the controversial legislation on Monday. The law, passed by Parliament last month, retains provisions allowing civilians to be tried in military courts—despite
Court Battle Looms Over New UPDF Law
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has resolved to challenge the recently enacted Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act, 2025 in the Constitutional Court, citing constitutional concerns over the trial of civilians in military courts. This comes after President Yoweri Museveni on Monday assented to the controversial bill passed by Parliament
Schauer Meets Museveni Amid Accusations of Rebel Links, Denies Involvement
Over the weekend, President Yoweri Museveni met with Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda, amid allegations linking the envoy to rebel activities. “Last evening, I met with His Excellency Matthias Schauer, the German Ambassador to Uganda. We had a productive discussion regarding mutual interests between our countries. I welcome
Museveni: Digital Number Plates Are About Security, Not EPS Fines
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the implementation of digital number plates is not driven by financial motives or the imposition of fines, but rather by the need to curb crime. He made the statement during the reading of the 2025/26 national budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Museveni’s remarks came
