All posts tagged "2026 Elections"
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347National‘No More Sleeping, No More Corruption’ – Museveni sets tone for new Kisanja
In his inauguration speech after taking oath for the 2026–2031 term, Museveni said the new phase of leadership would focus on wealth...
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900Big StoryPICTORIAL: Museveni officially sworn in as Uganda’s President for 2026–2031 term
After the oaths, President Museveni signed the oath instruments and received the six instruments of power, including the Constitution of Uganda, the...
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412NationalONC’s Namyalo assembles over 1,000 bodas to lead mega procession for Museveni swearing
The riders are expected to traverse different divisions of Kampala and surrounding areas mobilising residents and spreading information about the ceremony.
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509Big StoryHigh court throws out case against Among-Tayebwa speakership endorsement
In his ruling, Justice Acelam held that the applicant lacked sufficient legal standing to bring the case and had failed to exhaust...
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906NationalWhy Museveni always swears in on May 12
May 12 is viewed as one of the defining moments that exposed the military’s influence over Uganda’s politics and indirectly set the...
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641NationalNRM mobilizers petition Museveni’s office over exclusion from swearing-In preparations
NRM mobilizers from Kampala’s five divisions have petitioned the ONC in Kyambogo over what they describe as exclusion from preparations for President...
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514NationalEC sets new date for Kikuube by-election
According to EC Boss Byabakama, the adjustment followed feedback received during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kikuube District Headquarters on April...
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1.7KBig StoryAS IT HAPPENED: How Parliament passed controversial Sovereignty Bill 2026
Moments before the debate commenced, Ssenyonyi challenged the legitimacy of the Bill, arguing that the version presented differed from the one previously...
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822Big StoryUganda to hold nationwide prayers ahead of Museveni swearing-in
The prayers, scheduled from May 8 to May 10, will take place across mosques and churches nationwide, according to Yunus Kakande, Permanent...
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850Big StoryAmong used Muhoozi birthday to mobilise MPs for Speakership – Namuganza
The Bukono County MP-elect, who is also contesting for the Speakership, alleges that the PLU birthday party was instead turned into a...
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564NationalONC’s Namyalo rallies Ugandans for Museveni’s swearing-in, hints at new term priorities
Namyalo said the new Kisanja will focus on strengthening implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model, which remains central...
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1.0KBig StoryMao proposes delay of MPs induction until Speaker is elected
According to Mao, the induction is a critical process meant to equip MPs, many of whom are entering Parliament for the first...
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2.1KBig StoryLIST: Eight MPs Uganda lost during the 11th Parliament
The losses span across political divides, with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) losing four members, while the National Unity Platform (NUP)...
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611NationalEC sets June 10 for Kikuube LC5 By-Election after Banura death
The display of the voters’ register across polling stations will take place from May 8 to 12, followed by the display of...
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1.4KBig Story“We want a Speaker who makes a difference, not one after money” – Mao
The DP President said Uganda’s Parliament requires leadership focused on accountability, integrity, and national transformation, warning against reducing high public office to...
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2.6KBig StorySpeakership Row: Mao hits back at Among, labels her a political ‘refugee’ in NRM
What began as a remark on cooperation has exploded into a full political clash—Norbert Mao now accusing Speaker Anita Among of “gutter...
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1.3KBig Story“You Can’t Enter the Bedroom”: Among, Mao trade barbs as Speakership battle heats up
Addressing Members of Parliament during a high-level retreat, Speaker Among delivered a thinly veiled warning aimed at political actors within the NRM–DP...
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2.6KBig StoryNamuganza runs to Museveni over alleged plot to block her from Kyankwanzi retreat
Namuganza who is also vying for the Speakership, accused some Secretariat officials of trying to subject her to what she described as...
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823NationalEx-MP aspirant Okello launches Agule SACCO to boost rural savings culture
Okello, who contested in the February 2026 general elections, unveiled the Agule County SACCO on Saturday, urging residents to embrace small but...
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887NewsNamisindwa MP-elect Nanzala faces legal battle over citizenship claims
The case, filed by runner-up Hon. Masika Apollo, seeks to nullify the January 2026 election results on grounds that Nanzala was not...
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What next for Mao as election petition casts shadow on Speakership bid
In Uganda’s parliamentary system, the Speakership is reserved for sitting Members of Parliament, meaning the fate of Mao’s seat is inseparable from...
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1.5KBig StoryBukooli South MP Adidwa dragged to court for fraud, lack of academic qualifications
According to the court documents seen by DailyExpress, Adidwa allegedly previously identified as “Barasa Ongeso Godfrey” before changing names to “Adidwa Abdu”...
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1.5KBig StoryMP Otukol, three others, convicted over UGX 495m scam
Pallisa County MP, Otukol Samuel and three other district officials at Namisindwa have been convicted in a UGX 495 million fraud case....
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661East AfricaBujingo vows to push for common markets, permits and regional ID in EALA MP Bid
EALA MP Hoepful, Hon Tiberondwa Stephen Bujingo has pledged to push for a common East African ID, work permit, and market system...