All posts tagged "2026 Elections"
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918Uganda Politics2026 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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1.2KBig StoryMuseveni 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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987Big StoryWONDERFUL! 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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744NationalCourt 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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787NationalLinos 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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579NewsChief 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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971NewsNRM’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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2.2KBig StoryLIST: 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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1.1KBig StoryGovt 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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782NewsApac 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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812National‘One of the Best Elections’: ONC Boss Namyalo commends EC after voting for division mayors
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has voted in Kampala local government elections, praising smooth voting and improved BVVK performance.
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557CourtMP Opendi loses court bid for vote recount in Tororo
The Tororo Chief Magistrate’s Court has dismissed Sarah Opendi’s application for a vote recount, upholding Akoth Angella as Tororo Woman MP.
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1.0KBig StoryNRM’s Kiyimba eyes Busiro East seat as bribery allegations rock poll outcome
Allegations of voter bribery in the Busiro East parliamentary race have sparked speculation that NRM’s Abdul Kiyimba could secure the seat through...
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720Big StoryMuseveni blames police for low NRM turnout, cites opposition intimidation
President Museveni has accused police of negligence, saying opposition intimidation prevented many NRM supporters from voting in the January 15 elections.
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538NewsNamukuta breaks ‘single-term curse’ with historic re-election win in Kaliro
Hon. Namukuta Brenda has made history as the first Woman MP in Kaliro District to win a second consecutive term, breaking a...
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903Big StoryHow Mukono returning officer declared two LC5 Chairpersons in one day
Drama unfolded in Mukono on Friday after the district returning officer declared two LC5 chairpersons in one day, triggering allegations of coercion,...
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1.1KBig StoryLukwago accepts defeat as Balimwezo takes over Kampala Lord Mayorship
Outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor Ssalongo Erias Lukwago has conceded defeat to NUP’s Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, ending a 15-year tenure at City Hall...
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1.4KBig StoryNUP’s Balimwezo declared Kampala Lord Mayor
The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Eng Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has been declared as Kampala City's new Lord Mayor, bringing to...
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699NewsNRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties
NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters...
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1.1KBreakingNRM’s Ian Kyeyune declared Wakiso LC5 chairperson amid tally centre chaos
NRM’s Ian Kyeyune has been declared Wakiso District LC5 Chairperson after polling 177,710 votes, but NUP’s Najja Nasiif rejected the results and...
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704Big StoryBasajjabalaba’s son now eyes Tayebwa’s Deputy Speaker job after MP victory
Newly elected Ishaka Municipality MP Hajj Iddi Bassajja has declared his bid for Deputy Speaker of Parliament, days after winning the January...
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905NewsNRM’s Okiria wins Pallisa LC5 seat with 82% landslide victory
Ben Okiria has been elected Pallisa District LC5 chairperson after securing 85,223 votes to defeat Joseph Okoboi Opolot in a landslide local...
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671NewsNRM’s Dhizaala Kaloli elected Kamuli District LCV Chairperson
NRM's Dhizaala Kaloli has been declared winner of the Kamuli District LCV Chairperson seat after polling 47,558 votes in the January 22,...
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699NewsJournalist Emma Bwayo defeats Wakweika to clinch Namisindwa LCV seat
Journalist and NRM flag bearer Bwayo Emma has been elected Namisindwa District LCV chairperson after defeating incumbent Jackson Wakweika in Thursday’s local...