All posts tagged "2026 Elections"

Kanyesigye 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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Kasibante 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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Kasolo 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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P.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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NUP’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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Drama 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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Six 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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FDC’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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I 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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NRM’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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Latest 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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Obua 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...

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Uganda Politics

2026 ELECTIONS: Lango sweeps away ministers, heavyweights in regional political revolt

The 2026 elections triggered a political revolt in Lango, with voters ejecting ministers and long-serving MPs in a performance-driven protest vote.

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Museveni says Bobi Wine printed one million fake ballots to rig 2026 election

President Museveni claimed that one million fake ballots were printed locally in Kampala, while 1.7 million were printed in Dubai and smuggled...

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WONDERFUL! Museveni commends Namyalo after successful ONC vote protection in 71.6% victory

President Museveni has praised ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo for leading a nationwide vote protection operation credited for securing his 71.6% re-election victory.

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Court upholds victories for Nakwedde, Baseke in Kayunga polls

The Chief Magistrate's Court in Kayunga has upheld the election victories of NUP’s Harriet Nakwedde as Woman MP and NRM’s Fred Baseke...

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Linos Ngompek retains Kibanda North seat after election rerun

NRM’s Linos Ngompek has won the Kibanda North parliamentary rerun, securing a second term with 59 per cent of the vote.

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Chief Whip Obua concedes defeat in Ajuri County rerun

Government Chief Whip Denis Obua has conceded defeat after losing the Ajuri County parliamentary election rerun to UPC’s Fred Jalameso.

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NRM’s Peter Abrahams secures second term as Kotido Mayor

NRM's Peter Abrahams Irar has been re-elected Kotido Municipality Mayor after defeating two independent challengers in Tuesday’s polls.

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LIST: Who is who as UPDF elects MPs for 12th parliament

The UPDF has elected its 10 representatives to the 12th Parliament following an Army Council meeting chaired by President Museveni in Luweero.

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Govt Chief Whip Denis Obua ‘whipped’ by UPC’s Jalameso in Ajuri re-run

UPC candidate Fred Jalameso has defeated NRM Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua to win the Ajuri County MP seat after an...

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead...

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