As Uganda draws closer to the much-anticipated 2025/2026 General Elections, all eyes are on the Electoral Commission and its readiness to deliver a credible, inclusive, and peaceful electoral process. This Saturday morning at 8:00 AM, tune in to Star TV Uganda for a special edition of Ebifa mu Ggwanga hosted by @KisubiJackson. The spotlight will…
On May 8, 2025, a very important meeting took place at Entebbe International Airport. Officials from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control came together to talk about how to improve the airport. The meeting was held right at the airport, and it was all about making things…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of Uganda, has made a powerful statement, saying the army will continue to protect the country and make sure peace and order are maintained. He made the remarks through a post on X (formerly Twitter), where he thanked President Yoweri Museveni for guiding the military. “I…
Police in Matugga are investigating a shocking murder that happened in the early hours of May 8, 2025, in Kito Cell. The victim, Bisobolwa Isa, a 45-year-old traditional healer, was stabbed to death after a fight with a younger man he had been staying with. The suspect, Mutyaba Richard, aged 18, is believed to have…
A serious fire has hit the Namuninge community in Kiranga Parish, Buyinda Sub County, Kaliro District. The fire started when unknown people set fire to a hut at the home of a man called Kanuna. The fire burned everything to ashes and caused great loss. Aidha Nabaigwa, Kanuna’s wife, said they lost 6 goats, 30…
In a landmark decision that has captivated global attention, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been elected as the new Pope. The announcement came today from the Vatican following a deeply reflective and prayerful conclave involving Cardinals from around the world. A Historic First for the Catholic Church For the first time ever,…
This week, a strong and emotional message spread across Uganda. It didn’t come through the news or a public event. Instead, it came in the form of a powerful letter written by Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, also known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Bobi Wine sent this letter to elders…
A phone smuggler’s lucky streak came to a sudden end in Mukono when the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Enforcement Team One carried out a successful raid and intercepted a large consignment of smuggled phones worth Ugx 368 million. The smuggler had been sneaking phones into Uganda using the waters of Lake Victoria. These phones, mostly…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is getting ready to retire a large number of its members in July 2025. This group includes Lt Gen Peter Elwelu and more than 1,300 other officers and soldiers. Lt Gen Elwelu used to serve as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, which is one of the top positions…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has begun displaying the National Voters Register as the country prepares for the 2025–2026 General Elections. This exercise follows the rules stated in Section 26 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 176). It is an important step to ensure that all eligible voters are correctly registered and ready to vote….
