All posts tagged "2026 Elections"

Uganda’s democracy best in the world, says Maama Janet Museveni

Kalaki, Uganda: The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has hailed Uganda as one of the most...

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Museveni: Protect young fish, build sustainable fisheries for Uganda’s future

Kaberamaido, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged fishermen across Uganda to embrace responsible fishing practices, warning that the capture of immature...

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Kadaga unveils political successor to carry on her political legacy in Kamuli

Kamuli, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli District Woman MP, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has officially unveiled Mastula Namatovu, the NRM...

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Museveni pledges free education, water access as he concludes Karamoja campaign trail

Napak, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Thursday concluded his campaign trail in Karamoja Subregion with a strong pledge to deliver free education...

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Museveni allows Karamojong herders to graze in Pian Upe Game Reserve

Nabilatuk, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured local pastoralists in the Karamoja sub-region that they will continue grazing their livestock in...

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Bobi Wine condemns “barbaric” Lira Hotel raid, accuses police of intimidation

Lira, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has condemned what he described as...

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How to determine the best candidates for 2026

By Faruk Kirunda With nominations for Parliamentary and Local Council 5 contestants done and awaiting the official commencement of the campaigns in...

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Ex-Minister Akol breaks silence on withdrawal from Bukedea MP race

Akol served as Minister of Internal Affairs from 2015 to 2016 and represented Bukedea District as Woman MP for ten years before...

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What next for NUP as 100+ flagbearers fail to register for 2026 elections

Kampala, Uganda: At least 100 parliamentary aspirants under the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) failed to register with the Electoral Commission (EC)...

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2026 Polls: Adjumani EC, police harmonize campaigns to prevent election clashes

Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani District Electoral Commission has unveiled its official campaign roadmap for the 2026 General Election, calling on all candidates...

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Minister Gume, Brenda Namukuta lead tight parliamentary races in Kaliro

Kaliro, Uganda: At least 15 candidates were duly nominated last week to contest for various parliamentary seats in Kaliro District, as the...

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LIST: Afoyochan, Kwiyucwiny among 14 cleared for parliamentary races in Zombo

Zombo, Uganda: The political tempo in Zombo District has surged after 14 parliamentary aspirants were officially nominated to contest for seats in...

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Musumbas among big names cleared as 33 vie for Kamuli, Buyende parliamentary seats

Kamuli, Uganda: Former Housing Minister Isaac Isanga Musumba and ex-wife Proscovia Salaamu Musumba, a veteran opposition politician Proscovia Night Salam Musumba were...

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LIST: Incumbents dominate Iganga nominations as 34 vie for 2026 parliamentary seats

Iganga, Uganda: At least 34 candidates have been duly nominated to contest for Parliamentary seats in Iganga District, marking one of the...

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Bobi Wine to Ugandans: Use your votes to end 40 Years of Museveni Rule

Apac, Uganda: The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to...

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Full List: 23 candidates cleared for parliamentary races in Kibuku ahead of 2026 elections

Kibuku, Uganda: A total of 23 candidates have been confirmed to contest for three parliamentary positions in Kibuku District ahead of Uganda’s...

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APAC: Nine cleared to contest parliamentary seats in 2026 elections

Apac, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has cleared nine candidates to contest for various Parliamentary seats in Apac District, setting the stage for...

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Bobi Wine defies police disruptions, draws massive crowd in Kiryandongo

Kiryandongo, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, defied multiple attempts to block...

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Museveni rallies leaders to prioritize better infrastructure, wealth creation

Pader, Uganda: President Museveni has called on leaders to focus on developing essential infrastructure such as roads, power, water, health, and education...

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Kasolo declares ‘war’ on opposition in Kyotera, vows to reclaim MP seat to NRM in 2026

Kyotera, Uganda: The State Minister for Microfinance and NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda, Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, has declared a political war...

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Hon. Mudimi bounces back as independent as Bulambuli names him “People’s Voice”

Bulambuli, Uganda: Excitement swept through Bulambuli District on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as Hon. Nyasio Wamakhuyu Mudimi, the MP for Elgon Constituency,...

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2026 Polls: Independents dominate day one as 27 get nominated in Kamuli

Kamuli, Uganda: The Kamuli District Electoral Commission on Wednesday nominated 27 parliamentary aspirants for the 2026 general elections across the district’s five...

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