All posts tagged "2026 Elections"

EC sets new dates in revised roadmap for 2026 presidential, parliamentary elections

Kampala, Uganda: The Independent Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) has revised key dates for nomination of candidates across various levels of the...

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Igara West: Voters reject Kyampene’s victory over rigging, demand NRM Flag handed to Tugume

Bushenyi, Uganda: Voters in Igara West Constituency in Bushenyi District have asked the NRM Electoral Commission Tribunal to cancel the declaration of...

REVEALED: Why Museveni has no internal challenger yet as NRM Presidential Flag bearer

Kampala, Uganda: The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has defended the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s long-standing decision...

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Former Agule County MP Polycarp Ogwari to contest as independent in 2026 polls

Pallisa, Uganda: Former Agule County MP Polycarp Ogwari, who was ejected from Parliament by the Court of Appeal following a petition by...

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Csl Ndyakira ‘Kinawolovu’ pins NRM boss for rigging Bushenyi-Ishaka primaries as tribunal sets ruling date

Kampala, Uganda: Legal fireworks erupted Wednesday at the NRM Electoral Commission Tribunal as Counsel Ndyakira Nicholas Muhereza, flanked by co-petitioner Eng. Cathbert...

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OP-ED

Neither Kyagulanyi, Nandala nor Muntu can defeat Gen. Museveni

By Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye EDITOR – The month of July ended with a lot of political posturing within opposition political parties such...

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NRM faces mass defections in Adjumani as losing aspirants declare independent bids

Adjumani, Uganda: The NRM party in Adjumani District is facing a political crisis after multiple former aspirants announced plans to contest as...

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OP-ED

Why Uganda’s Opposition may be its own worst enemy in 2026

By Odeke Bazel Every election cycle in Uganda arrives like clockwork: loud campaigns, fresh slogans, recycled promises, and once again, the opposition...

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Uganda Politics

NRM Tribunal sets Saturday to rule on Igara West Flag bearer as Tugume tables hot evidence pinning Kyampene

Kampala, Uganda:- The NRM Electoral Commission Tribunal is expected to deliver its final ruling this Saturday, August 9, 2025, on a petition...

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Ex-Ubos chief Mashate to contest Budadiri West MP seat in 2026

Sironko, Uganda: Former Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director, Francis Mashate Wanduyi, has officially announced his bid to contest for the...

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Former MP Aspirants endorse Emma Bwayo for Namisindwa LCV seat

Namisindwa, Uganda: A section of former parliamentary aspirants from Namisindwa County and Bubulo East have declared their support for Bwayo Emma’s bid...

NRM Youth Leaders defend Nakku amid age controversy, address rumours as sabotage from opponents

Kampala, Uganda: A section of youth leaders from the Central Region have come out strongly to defend Hon Fiona Nakku, their preferred...

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Iddi Basajja shifts blame to King Ceasor as NRM Tribunal adjourns hearing in Csl Ndyakira’s Bushenyi-Ishaka petition

Kampala, Uganda: Iddi Bassajja, son of prominent businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba, Monday shifted the blame to King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, accusing him of...

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King Ceasor increases SACCO support to Shs1.8bn, 360 scholarships for NRM Entrepreneur cadres

Kampala, Uganda: Businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga, the aspiring National Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League, has announced an additional Shs1.2 billion...

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Kabuleta suspended as NEED President over misconduct, financial irregularities

Kampala, Uganda: The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has suspended its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for at least 90 days over...

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Factionalism splits NRM in Adjumani as top leaders lose in Primaries

Adjumani, Uganda: A political storm is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Adjumani district after a sweeping defeat of...

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Uganda Politics

Acom tables explosive evidence pinning minister Adoa of electoral fraud in Serere primaries

Serere, Uganda: Acom Esther Lucy, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag aspirant for Serere District Woman MP, has submitted damning evidence of...

CEC aspirants oppose NRM vetting process, demand joint campaigns, party constitutional reforms

Kampala, Uganda: A group of youthful aspirants contesting for top Central Executive Committee (CEC) positions in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)...

King Ceasor demands full Integration of Entrepreneurs League into NRM party structures

Kampala, Uganda: Businessman King Ceasor Mulenga, who is vying for the position of National Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League (2025–2030), has...

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Katumba says ‘White Saviour’ mentality keeps Ugandans poor

Kampala, Uganda: Former presidential candidate John Katumba has blamed Uganda’s persistent poverty on what he described as the “white saviour mentality,” arguing...

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NUP explains why it chose vetting over primaries to elect flag bearers

Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has defended its decision to vet candidates for party flag bearer positions rather than holding...

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NAMISINDWA: Simiyu concedes defeat in NRM primaries, backs flag winner Bwayo for LCV slot

Namisindwa, Uganda: One of the aspirants in the recently concluded NRM primary elections for Namisindwa District LCV Chairperson, Simiyu Patrick Wataka, has...

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