All posts tagged "2026 Elections"

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...

Museveni pitches fish farming, irrigation, and cattle restocking in Kole wealth creation package

President Museveni Thursday campaigned in Kole District, outlining the NRM’s 2026–2031 wealth creation agenda centred on fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking...

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Bwowe’s Nakawa West petition dismissed as audacious ‘attempt to sneak to parliament’

The High Court in Kampala has dismissed Ivan Bwowe’s petition seeking to block Nakawa Division West MP nominations, ruling it was an...

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EC throws out Nakawuki-backed petition, clears Lubyayi in heated Mawokota South race

The Electoral Commission has dismissed a petition allegedly backed by NRM Flag Bearer Suzan Nakawuki challenging John Bosco Lubyayi’s nomination for Mawokota...

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Namyalo, Tanga say vote protectors are for Museveni only, not MP flag bearers

ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and NRM Electoral Commission boss Dr Tanga Odoi have clarified that NRM vote protectors are strictly for...

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ONC’s Namyalo back in style for Museveni mobilization with massive voter education rally in Jinja

Chief Muzzukulu Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo returned with a massive rally in Jinja’s Buwenge Town Council, urging Bazzukulu to vote accurately to reduce...

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Busoga constables police clean Kamuli in pre-election community outreach

Election police constables in Busoga North have carried out a community clean-up exercise in Kamuli Municipality to strengthen police-community cooperation ahead of...

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Museveni urges peace ahead of elections, says violence undermines wealth creation

President Museveni has warned against violence during a campaign rally in Makindye, saying peace and stability are essential for wealth creation and...

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BitChat downloads surge over 1.7 million as internet shutdown fears grow

More than 1.6 million Ugandans have reportedly downloaded BitChat amid growing rumours of a possible internet shutdown ahead of the January 15...

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Ssenyonyi’s Nakawa West bid faces High Court test as judge sets hearing date

The High Court has fixed January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s nomination for Nakawa West constituency, raising uncertainty...

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Museveni links NRM economic agenda to Uganda’s past development gaps

President Museveni says NRM’s focus on wealth creation and jobs is rooted in Uganda’s past development gaps, as he campaigns in Nansana,...

No one will disrupt elections – IGP Byakagaba

In remarks shared by the Uganda Police Force on Monday, Byakagaba said police are fully prepared to provide security before, during and...

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‘Convert crowds into votes’ – ONC’s Namyalo rallies NRM supporters ahead of next week’s elections

ONC Boss Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has urged Museveni supporters to turn massive campaign crowds into votes, as NRM intensifies vote protection ahead...

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NRM’s Omari unpposed for Makindye Mayor after EC disqualifies 11 contenders

Uganda Electoral Commission has disqualified 11 candidates from the Makindye Division mayoral race, leaving NRM’s Yasin Omari unopposed after a successful petition.

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Govt bans live broadcasts of riots, illegal processions ahead of 2026 elections

Uganda Government has banned the livestreaming or live broadcasting of riots, unlawful processions and violent incidents during the election period, warning that...

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Museveni enters Kampala, Wakiso in final campaign lap ahead of next week elections

President Museveni enters Kampala and Wakiso districts in the final lap of his 2026 presidential campaign, with rallies scheduled across city divisions...

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‘One MP not enough’: Museveni gives Buvuma second MP seat

President Museveni has pledged to create a second constituency for Buvuma District and outlined plans for power, palm oil processing, fishing and...

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We shall protect Museveni if he concedes election defeat – Bobi Wine

Bobi Wine has revealed that he will guarantee President Museveni’s safety if the incumbent accepts defeat in the January 15 election, addressing...

‘You Have No Right’: Museveni issues tough warning to Kayunga land grabbers

President Museveni has warned land grabbers in Kayunga District, saying sitting tenants cannot be evicted and urging residents to defend their land...

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‘Smoke screen’: Police, army dismiss Bobi Wine arrest claims

Ugandan Security Authorities have dismissed Bobi Wine’s claims of a plot to arrest him before polling day, calling the allegations unfounded as...

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NRM dispatches Museveni’s Vote Protection ‘Army’ to guard NRM victory in 2026 elections

NRM has trained a nationwide vote protection force at ONC Kyambogo, saying no one will interfere with President Museveni’s votes in 2026....

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EC ready for 2026 polls – Byabakama

Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama says preparations for Uganda’s 2026 general elections are complete, with ballot papers received, officials trained and biometric...

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