All posts tagged "2026 Elections"

Basajjabalaba, Tugume clash as Igara West MP race ends in 880-vote drama

Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and Tugume Boniface are at the centre of controversy after chaos at the Bushenyi tally centre as Igara West...

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Low voter turnout raises concern as Kamuli elect district leaders

Low voter turnout was reported at several polling stations in Kamuli District during local government elections, with candidates blaming voter apathy and...

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From 57 to 43 MPs: How NUP’s numbers shrank in 2026 polls

NUP lost at least 23 MP seats in the 2026 elections, mainly in Buganda, but retained dominance in Buganda and Busoga, ending...

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2026 Polls: Kampala no longer one-colour as NRM claws back MP seats

The 2026 elections ended NUP’s clean sweep of Kampala as NRM reclaimed three MP seats, reshaping the capital’s political balance and parliamentary...

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From Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament

Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new...

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Bulira says his S.A tally centre showed he finished third in 2026 presidential race

RPP presidential candidate Frank Bulira Kabinga has rejected the 2026 election results, claiming his South Africa tally centre shows he finished third,...

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Kololo erupts as Namyalo leads Boda Bodas, Ghetto youth, and students in Museveni’s final campaign rally

ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo has led a massive mobilisation to Kololo Grounds as President Museveni wrapped up his final campaign rally ahead...

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UCC orders internet shutdown, SIM card freeze during election period

The Uganda Communications Commission has ordered a temporary suspension of public internet access, SIM card sales and outbound data roaming during the...

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Kasese’s future lies in farming, tourism and industry – Museveni

President Museveni has urged Kasese voters to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism and manufacturing as key drivers of jobs and wealth, citing peace,...

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Greater Nebbi elders seek election observer role in 2026 polls

Elders from Greater Nebbi have announced plans to witness Uganda’s January 15, 2026 General Election, citing constitutional mandate, peace building and the...

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Speaker Among’s hubby, Magogo sails through unopposed in Budiope East race

The Buyende Electoral Commission has declared Hon Moses Hashim Magogo unopposed as Budiope East MP after the High Court upheld the disqualification...

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Obongi: Opposition accuse RDC Mpibaza of fuelling violence ahead of Thursday polls

Tension is rising in Obongi District as opposition candidates accuse RDC Samuel Mpibaza Hashaka of intimidation, illegal arrests and plotting violence ahead...

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Supreme Court dismisses last minute bid to halt Jan 15 polls

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to suspend Uganda’s 2026 general elections, ruling that the applicant lacked locus standi and...

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‘No Games This Time’ – Byakagaba warns ahead of elections

IGP Abbas Byakagaba has assured Ugandans of full police preparedness and zero tolerance for election violence, saying security forces will protect voters...

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Museveni reveals exact reason for persistent poverty in Busoga

President Museveni has said persistent poverty in Busoga is caused by weak leadership, arguing that government wealth creation programmes like PDM, Emyooga...

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‘No Intimidation, No Chaos’ – Police assure voters ahead of 2026 elections

Jinja police have assured voters of a safe and intimidation-free voting environment ahead of the January 15, 2026 general elections, with joint...

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Police, UPDF briefed on professionalism, human rights ahead of January 15 polls

Busoga East security leaders have been briefed on professionalism, human rights and deployment guidelines ahead of Uganda’s January 15, 2026 elections, with...

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NRM internal poll ranks Kadaga best mobiliser for Museveni in 2026 vote hunt

An internal NRM opinion poll has ranked Rebecca Kadaga as the party’s most effective regional mobiliser for President Museveni, ahead of senior...

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Museveni declares Jan 15, 16 as public holidays for national elections

President Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026 public holidays under the Public Holidays Act to enable Ugandans to participate fully...

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LIST: EC outlines 7 key guidelines to follow on polling day

The Electoral Commission has outlined seven key guidelines every Ugandan voter must follow on polling day as the 2026 general elections kick...

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Youth League boss Tanga faces backlash over alleged misuse of party mobilization bikes

The NRM Youth League chairperson Tanga Collins is facing backlash over alleged misuse of party motorcycles meant for mobilisation, with leaders warning...

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