Uganda Politics
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2.6KMinister Gume goes independent after disputed NRM primaries in Bulamogi Northwest race
Kaliro, Uganda: The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Hon. Fredrick Ngobi Gume, has declared he will contest as an independent candidate to...
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2.6KHerbert Okello bounces back as independent in Agule County race after disputed NRM primaries
Pallisa, Uganda: Agule County politician Herbert Okello, who trailed fourth in the recently concluded NRM primaries, has declared his intention to contest...
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2.7KCracks widen as NRM aspirants back DP’s Opio, not party flagbearer in Pallisa County race
Pallisa, Uganda: Another National Resistance Movement (NRM) contestant in the Pallisa County parliamentary race, Counsel Herbert Dakasi, has withdrawn his support for...
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3.2KNRM Youth League Polls: ONC Coordinators Ssemuddu, Rakib and Bathiace deliver victory for Namyalo
Kampala, Uganda: The Office of the National Chairman (ONC) is in high spirits after its youthful coordinators, Ssemuddu Ivan, Kiyimba Rakib, and...
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2.3KKadaga clarifies poster of 2026 Presidential bid, reaffirms grip on Kamuli MP seat
Kampala, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has dismissed reports...
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2.2KNUP raises alarm over Bobi Wine’s safety ahead of tense 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over the safety of its president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as...
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4.2KCollins Tanga wins NRM Youth League Chair race by landslide in decentralized elections
Kampala, Uganda: Collins Tanga has been declared the new Chairperson of the NRM National Youth League after securing a landslide victory in...
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3.4KLIST: Museveni, Bobi among 35 cleared as EC begins verification of nomination signatures
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that a total of 35 presidential aspirants have successfully submitted supporter signatures...
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1.9KTension rocks NRM Youth League as Eyeru withdraws from race hours to Thursday elections
Kampala, Uganda: In a dramatic turn of events, Jacob Eyeru, a prominent candidate for National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth League Chairperson, has...
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2.8KPallisa Woman MP Kaala Kevin to contest as Independent in 2026 elections
Pallisa, Uganda: Pallisa District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Kaala Kevin Ojinga, has declared that she will contest as an independent candidate...
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2.6KJoram Mpairwe bows out of Western Youth MP race over voter intimidation, open bribery
Kampala, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth aspirant Joram Mpairwe Ampuriire has announced a last-minute withdrawal from the Western Youth MP...
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3.2KMP Nyeko makes U-turn, shows up for NUP vetting to defend Makindye East seat
Kampala, Uganda: Makindye East Member of Parliament, Hon. Derrick Nyeko, Tuesday, shocked supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) when he...
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3.2KLIST: EC approves symbols independents must choose from in 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has released the official list of symbols that will appear on the 2026 ballot papers for independent...
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3.0KNUP decry political harassment as Mufumbiro, Sauda Madada stay on remand for “unlawful drilling”
Kampala, Uganda: The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has accused the state of political persecution following the remand of its Deputy Spokesperson,...
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768Kiconco rallies support as NRM Youth League elections move to district level
Kampala, Uganda: NRM Youth League aspirant for National Chairperson, Kiconco Brenda, has rallied young supporters to embrace the upcoming youth elections, which...
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3.6KSheema South MP Race: Prof Kamuntu leads latest poll; incumbent Mushemeza trails by far
Sheema, Uganda: The race for Sheema South Member of Parliament seat just gained fresh momentum yet again after a latest online poll...
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3.1KNRM submits over two million signatures to back Museveni’s 2026 nomination
Kampala, Uganda: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Friday submitted more than two million signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC) endorsing President...
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1.6KBobi Wine: Only official party flagbearers will get NUP support in 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has warned that the party...
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3.1KRoad to 2026: NUP finally sets dates for vetting aspiring MPs
Kampala, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Elections Management Committee (EMC) has set September 15–21, 2025, as the vetting period for...
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955Kiconco reveals next step after NRM Tribunal ordering fresh youth league polls
Kampala, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Aspirant for the Youth League Chairperson seat, Ms. Brenda Kiconco, has welcomed with open arms...
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3.0K“Kabaziguruka is behind my arrest” – NUP’s Mufumbiro says as Nakawa East race gets bitter
Kampala, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, has accused former Nakawa East Member of Parliament, Mr...
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3.6KNamisindwa NRM Leaders launch door-to-door vote hunt for Museveni, flagbearers
Namisindwa, Uganda: Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Namisindwa District have launched a house-to-house vote mobilization campaign for President...
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3.1KNamuganza loses Bukono NRM flag again, asks Museveni to sack Tanga as party EC boss
Namutumba, Uganda: The Minister of State for Housing, Hon. Princess Persis Namuganza, has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to relieve Dr. Tanga...
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2.7KNEED Party crisis deepens as Kabuleta expels defiant officials ahead of 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party president Joseph Kabuleta has suspended two top officials in a sweeping overhaul of...