All posts tagged "2026 Elections"
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1.2KBig StoryWhere are my 18.5m voters? Museveni turns heat on NRM to explain low voter turnout
President Museveni questions why NRM’s 18.5 million eligible voters did not fully turn out in the 2026 elections, blaming internal party leaders...
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1.0KNationalBusoga Princess Persis Namuganza dares ‘Mulamu’ Among in Speakership race
MP Persis Namuganza has declared her interest in contesting for the Speaker of Parliament position for the 2026–2031 term, setting up a...
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591NewsLIST: Nine Independent seek cooperation With NRM in 12th parliament
Nine independent-leaning MPs have expressed interest in cooperating with the NRM, strengthening the ruling party’s position ahead of the 12th Parliament.
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1.2KBig StoryLawyers want EC Boss Byabakama out over 2026 election mess
Uganda Law Society has demanded the resignation and prosecution of EC chair Justice Simon Byabakama over alleged irregularities, violence and BVVK failures...
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589NewsHow four-day campaign propelled journalist Jawok to Pakwach LC III victory
West Nile Television journalist Alfred Jawok has won the Pakwach Sub-County chairperson seat after a tightly focused four-day campaign that swept all...
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861National‘The Calls Have Gone Silent’: Nyanjura reflects on life outside politics as Deputy Lord Mayor reign ends
Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura has reflected on political loss and fading influence following her defeat in the Mwenge parliamentary elections.
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858Big StoryMuseveni, EC say Kasibante must pay costs to withdraw election petition
President Museveni and Attorney General have told the Supreme Court they do not oppose Robert Kasibante’s bid to withdraw his election petition,...
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659Uganda Politics‘Tuko Pamoja’: PLU’s Kanyesigye vows unity after Female Youth MP victory
National Female Youth MP-elect Mercy Kanyesigye has pledged inclusive leadership after winning the seat at National Youth Council elections held last week...
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691National‘To Hell With CEC Resolution’: NRM youth reject party stance on speakership
Kampala, Uganda: A group of ideological youth leaders under the NRM Revolutionary Network have escalated pressure on the ruling National Resistance Movement...
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1.7KFeaturesMuseveni’s 71.6 victory sealed as EC gazettes 2026 presidential results
The Electoral Commission has gazetted the 2026 presidential election results, officially confirming President Yoweri Museveni as winner with 7.9 million votes.
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1.1KBig StoryKadaga Effect: NRM sweeps all parliamentary, district seats in 2026 elections
Kamuli District delivered a total NRM sweep in the 2026 elections, a victory party leaders say honours Rebecca Kadaga’s call for unity,...
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590NationalONC welcomes Kasibante’s withdrawal of petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 victory
ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo has welcomed Robert Kasibante’s withdrawal of his 2026 election petition, citing a history of costly Museveni challenges abandoned...
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828NewsKanyesigye floors NRM’s Ampaire to win National Female Youth MP Seat
Independent candidate Mercy Kanyesigye Friday defeated NRM’s Flag bearer Dianah Ampaire Kampe to win the National Female Youth MP seat after a...
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751Big StoryKasibante withdraws petition challenging Museveni’s 2026 poll victory
Former NPP presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has asked the Supreme Court to allow him to withdraw his 2026 presidential election petition, citing...
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687Big StoryKasolo says Buganda deserves bigger share after backing Museveni, NRM in 2026 polls
NRM Buganda Vice Chairperson Haruna Kasolo says Buganda deserves a bigger share of government positions after delivering strong support for Museveni in...
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854NewsP.7 leaver stuns rivals to win Chairperson seat in Zombo LCIII polls
A P.7 leaver stunned voters in Zombo after winning the Warr Town Council LCIII seat as mixed results emerged from district-wide local...
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613CourtNUP’s Rubongoya to petition court over Kabanda’s Kampala Central win
NUP Secretary General Lewis Rubongoya has announced plans to challenge Minister Minsa Kabanda’s victory as Kampala Central MP, alleging rigging and security-backed...
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720NewsDrama as Kamuli vote recount flops hours after court ruling
A planned vote recount in Kamuli Municipality parliamentary election collapsed after the High Court recalled the case file, halting a magistrate-ordered recount...
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687CourtSix witnesses lined-up to defend Museveni’s 71% victory in Kasibante petition
President Museveni has lined up six witnesses to defend his 71% victory as the Supreme Court begins hearing Robert Kasibante’s petition challenging...
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905NewsFDC’s Ndhoga moves to court to challenge NUP’s victory in Bugweri LCV polls
Former FDC candidate Ibrahim Ndhoga has announced plans to challenge the election of NUP’s Hamidu Kimark as Bugweri LCV chair, citing alleged...
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734NationalI won’t apologise for supporting independents – says Todwong after NRM lose Gulu mayoral seat
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong says he will not apologise for backing independent candidates in Gulu City, blaming indecision by party flag...
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779CourtNRM’s Nameere declared Masaka City Woman MP after tense vote recount
Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe has declared NRM’s Justine Nameere Masaka City Woman MP-elect after a tense court-ordered vote recount that overturned...
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1.3KNewsLatest polls puts Diana Kampe at 71% lead in National Youth MP race
Nationwide January 2026 youth polls place Diana Ampaire Kampe at 71 percent support in the National Female Youth MP race, opening a...
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829NewsObua accuses UPC’s Akena of sabotage in Ajuri poll defeat
Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua says UPC President Jimmy Akena allegedly orchestrated a calculated political sabotage to oust him during the...