President Yoweri Museveni has dissolved the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) and relieved its commander, Lt Col Mercy Tukahirwa, of her duties amid growing complaints from fishing communities over alleged abuses. The directive, issued with immediate effect through the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, was confirmed on Friday by Acting UPDF spokesperson Col Chris […]

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged both political actors and voters to embrace peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, warning that political competition should not come at the cost of national unity. Speaking during the Christmas service at All Saints Church, Archbishop Kaziimba drew parallels between the country’s current political […]

The Electoral Commission has declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Byamukama Fred unopposed as the Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency. Byamukama was declared by Honest Baguma, the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District. “I, Honest Baguma, being the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District, pursuant to Section 31(1)(b) of the Parliamentary Elections Act, […]

Uganda’s economic growth remains strong, with real gross domestic product (GDP) rising to 6.3 percent in FY2024/2025, up from 6.1 percent the previous year. A new World Bank report attributes this performance to a recovery in household consumption, accelerated government spending, and continued investment growth. The 26th edition of the Uganda Economic Update, published today, […]

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 Simon Byabakama. Speaking at the […]

Earlier this year, SpaceX entered into a purchase agreement with EchoStar for 50 MHz of exclusive S-band spectrum in the U.S., along with global Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) spectrum licenses. This agreement enables the company to develop and deploy its next-generation Starlink Direct-to-Cell constellation, capable of providing broadband service directly to cell phones worldwide. In […]

The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has warned that election violence, intimidation of candidates, and the growing influence of money in politics pose a serious threat to Uganda’s democracy and national development. Speaking in his Christmas and New Year message delivered by Buganda Kingdom Information Minister Israel Kazibwe, the Kabaka said reports of […]

The Masaka Magistrates Court has remanded Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira to prison 20 days after his arrest. Fr. Ssekabira, a priest of Masaka Diocese and a curate at Bumangi Parish, was reportedly abducted by men dressed in military uniforms traveling in a drone vehicle on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at around 1:00 p.m. The incident allegedly […]

President Yoweri Museveni is set to commission the $129 million (Shs 463.2 billion) Hoima City Stadium on Wednesday, marking the official launch of one of Uganda’s most expensive sports infrastructure projects, Daily Star has learned. The commissioning follows the official handover of the stadium on Monday by Turkish contractor SUMMA to the National Council of […]

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has blocked the importation of Starlink technology gadgets following guidance from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). “This communication serves to officially notify staff about the immediate restriction on the importation and customs clearance of Starlink technology gadgets, communication equipment, and associated components,” URA said in a memo to its staff. […]

Omumbejja Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege has been laid to rest at the Kasubi Royal Tombs. She was a daughter of the late Kabaka Edward Muteesa II and a sister to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Her burial at the royal site underscored her status as a senior member of the Buganda Royal Family. According to […]

The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has dismissed a mandatory bail application filed by ten supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), despite them having spent more than 60 days on remand. Last month, the suspects petitioned the court seeking mandatory release, arguing that their continued detention violated the constitutional requirement for bail after 60 days […]

The High Court is set to determine whether the treason trial against jailed former presidential candidate Rt. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide Hajji Obeid Lutale should be paused pending the Constitutional Court’s decision on a petition challenging the continued involvement of trial judge Emmanuel Baguma. In October, Besigye filed a formal complaint with […]

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will undergo changes to its scheduling, with the tournament now set to be held every four years instead of the current two-year cycle, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe. “Hosting will go to Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. The […]

President Yoweri Museveni has accused former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his legal team of deliberately frustrating court proceedings, leading to his prolonged detention. The President’s position was relayed to residents of Rukungiri by the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, during a public engagement held on Museveni’s behalf. “In February, we expected the […]

The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Mathias Walukagga challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the parliamentary race. Led by Kawempe North Member of Parliament Luwimbazi Nalukoola, Walukagga’s legal team argued that he met the required academic qualifications and that the EC acted unlawfully in rejecting his nomination. […]

Omumbejja Diana Balizzamuggale Teyeggala Ndege has passed away. Her death was confirmed by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga. She was a daughter of the late Edward Muteesa II and a sister to Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. Speaking to the media, Katikkiro Mayiga said Omumbejja Diana had been bedridden for a long time […]

The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed a Ngora-based warder after his blunt social media videos accusing the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of corruption and mismanagement went viral, triggering a national debate on free speech within the security forces. Lawrence Ampe, a prisons warder attached to Ngora Prison, was quietly removed from service following a […]

President Yoweri Museveni has sounded the alarm over what he called unprecedented electoral irregularities linked to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kampala, describing the developments as a troubling evolution in Uganda’s voting history. Speaking live from his Kisozi farm during a radio talk show, Museveni claimed the alleged manipulations went “beyond anything we’ve seen […]

Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa rose by 21.9 percent in October 2025 to 1.73 million bags, up from 1.42mln bags in October 2024, according to the latest released by the International Coffee Organisation [ICO]. The Coffee Market Report November 2025 says Africa closed coffee year 2024/25 having shipped 19.69mln bags, the third-largest volume on […]

The Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out the nationwide distribution of Voter Location Slips (VLS) as part of preparations for the 2026 General Elections, a move aimed at improving voter access and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process. The slips are intended to help registered voters confirm their polling stations and verify personal registration […]

Moses Nkonge Kibalama, the founder of the National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party (NURDP), which is now known as the National Unity Platform (NUP) under the leadership of Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has withdrawn his court case challenging the party’s constitution. Kibalama cited reconciliation and unity as his primary motivations for this decision. Earlier, […]

The Board of Directors of East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has today announced that Diageo PLC has agreed to sell its majority stake in EABL and its shareholding in the Kenyan spirits business, UDV (Kenya) Limited to Asahi Group Holdings (Asahi). This acquisition of EABL represents the first time a Japanese brewing major has made […]

Uganda’s aviation regulator has moved to investigate a wave of flight cancellations and delays at Uganda Airlines after growing passenger complaints and mounting public scrutiny over the national carrier’s operations. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) confirmed that it will open inquiries into the disruptions, which have left dozens of travellers stranded and disrupted travel […]