Uganda Politics Archives

New 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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Museveni 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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Journalists 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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EC 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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Museveni 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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MP 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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Kasolo 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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Gen. 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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Kasolo 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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‘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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MP 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...

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Ogwari dealt heavy blow as over 100 campaign agents defect to rival Okello in Agule MP race

Pallisa, Uganda: More than 100 former campaign agents of ex-Agule County Member of Parliament Polycarp Ogwari have defected to support Herbert Okello,...

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NUP’s Buyaga East flag bearer, Brian Asingwire defects to NRM

Kagadi, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has welcomed Buyaga East Constituency NUP flag bearer Asingwire Brian to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) after...

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Museveni’s push for East African integration winning hearts, says Buyinza Adam

Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads toward the pivotal 2026 general election, Public Opinions Team Leader Buyinza Adam Luzindana says many Ugandans are...

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‘He wants to eat alone,’ Mao accused of ‘political greed’ as Laroo–Pece race turns personal

Gulu, Uganda: Former Gulu District LC5 Vice Chairman Oola Simon has accused Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, of political...

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Oyam South: Queen Amolo vows to push for commodity price bill, slams leaders for failing farmers

Oyam, Uganda: Oyam South Independent candidate Queen Dorothy Amolo has pledged to draft a landmark Bill to regulate commodity prices if elected...

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Police warn NUP supporters against processions as Kyagulanyi heads to Jinja, Iganga

Jinja, Uganda: Police in the Kiira and Busoga East regions have issued stern warnings to National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters to avoid...

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Speaker Among’s ally, Patrick Isiagi declared unopposed in Kachumbala county

Bukedea, Uganda: Tension and frustration have gripped Kachumbala County in Bukedea District after the Electoral Commission (EC) nullified the nomination of National...

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Museveni, Janet draw huge crowds in Ntungamo, outline district gains and priorities

Ntungamo, Uganda: NRM Presidential Candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday drew one of the largest campaign crowds yet as thousands of supporters...

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Lira residents welcome Minister Aceng’s borehole project but question its timing

Lira City East, Uganda: Relief turned into frustration on Wednesday as residents of Agengo Ward gathered to witness the commissioning of a...

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21.6 million Ugandans to vote in 2026 elections, EC says

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that Uganda now has 21,681,491 registered voters ahead of the 2026 General Elections, with...

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Museveni launches fertilizer loan scheme to support large-scale farmers

Kanungu, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday unveiled a new loan scheme to support large-scale farmers growing tea, coffee and cocoa,...

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Mafabi blasts NRM over poverty in Busoga, unveils alternative cash crop plan

Mayuge, Uganda: Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi on Tuesday accused the ruling NRM government of “forty years...