Uganda Politics
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1.1KGovt Chief Whip Denis Obua ‘whipped’ by UPC’s Jalameso in Ajuri re-run
UPC candidate Fred Jalameso has defeated NRM Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua to win the Ajuri County MP seat after an...
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1.3KNUP’s Balimwezo declared Kampala Lord Mayor
The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Eng Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has been declared as Kampala City's new Lord Mayor, bringing to...
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2.2KFrom Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new...
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657Political attacks spark alarm as Pallisa leaders trade blame over recent elections
Clergy and elders in Pallisa District have blamed politicians for escalating political violence and tribal tensions after elections, citing multiple attacks on...
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570Bwowe’s Nakawa West petition dismissed as audacious ‘attempt to sneak to parliament’
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed Ivan Bwowe’s petition seeking to block Nakawa Division West MP nominations, ruling it was an...
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676EC throws out Nakawuki-backed petition, clears Lubyayi in heated Mawokota South race
The Electoral Commission has dismissed a petition allegedly backed by NRM Flag Bearer Suzan Nakawuki challenging John Bosco Lubyayi’s nomination for Mawokota...
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1.1KMuseveni to hold special rallies in final campaign push ahead of January 15 elections
President Museveni is set to hold special repeat campaign rallies in hotspot areas including Lira, Iganga and Kasese, as NRM makes a...
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1.3KSsenyonyi’s Nakawa West bid faces High Court test as judge sets hearing date
The High Court has fixed January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s nomination for Nakawa West constituency, raising uncertainty...
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651‘Protect the people’s victory’: Bobi Wine rallies Ugandans in new year address
Bobi Wine has outlined a protest vote strategy, urged defence of the Constitution and called on Ugandans to protect their vote and...
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505New Year, New Party: Over 100 NUP supporters defect to NRM in Kamuli days to elections
More than 100 NUP supporters in Kamuli District have defected to the ruling NRM days to the elections, citing confidence in President...
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644Museveni urges Nakasongola to back NRM, cites jobs, infrastructure gains
President Yoweri Museveni urged Ugandans to support the NRM for stability and development, highlighting improvements in Nakasongola, including healthcare and education. He...
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650Journalists urged to uphold objectivity in reporting ahead of 2026 elections
Kamuli, Uganda: Journalists in Kamuli District have been urged to uphold objectivity, accuracy and professionalism in their reporting as Uganda approaches the...
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1.2KEC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections
Buyende, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has disqualified independent candidate, Daniel Mulirire from contesting for the Budiope East parliamentary seat, a move that...
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744Museveni assures of peace, roads and power upgrades ahead of 2026 elections
Gomba, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured residents of Gomba District that the peace Uganda has enjoyed for the last 40...
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603MP Ochwa pledges to lobby power extension to Aleles Bridge TC
Pallisa, Uganda: Agule County Member of Parliament David Ochwa has pledged to lobby government for the extension of electricity to Aleles Bridge...
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641Kasolo says NRM’s empowerment agenda transforming youth, women livelihoods in Buganda
Kyotera, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Buganda Region Hon Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo has revealed that the ruling party’s...
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1.0KGen. Moses Ali labels health reports as “Political Dark Art”, says he is still fit and hunting votes
If re-elected in 2026, Gen. Moses Ali will enter Uganda’s parliamentary record books as the first four-star general to serve as an...
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673Kasolo leads Museveni mobilisation drive at Kiboga, Kyankwanzi rallies
Kiboga, Uganda: The NRM Vice Chairman for Central Region, Hon. Haruna Kasolo, has called on voters in Kiboga and Kyankwanzi districts to...
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1.1K‘Vote peacefully and go home’, Gen Muhoozi warns Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has told Ugandans to participate in the electoral process peacefully and...
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796MP Odur accuses Engola of misusing gov’t resources; ex-minister denies claims
Lira District, Uganda: The Member of Parliament for Erute South, Jonathan Odur, has accused former Housing Minister Sam Engola of misusing government...