All posts tagged "NRM Primaries"
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828OP-EDMuseveni calls it normal, constitutional for losers in NRM primaries to run as independents
By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala, Uganda: In a decisive statement that underscores his long-standing belief in inclusive democracy, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has...
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1.8KBig StoryKadaga unveils political successor to carry on her political legacy in Kamuli
Kamuli, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli District Woman MP, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has officially unveiled Mastula Namatovu, the NRM...
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642NewsDenied NRM ticket, Nabutuwa runs as independent in Bududa amid mass support
Bududa, Uganda: The people of Bududa poured into the streets in celebration on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as Kevinah Nabutuwa was officially...
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688Uganda PoliticsSerere leaders, business community push Emmah Okwii to rejoin 2026 MP Race
Serere, Uganda: A growing wave of voices from across Serere County is urging Okwii Emmah, the renowned Sales and Marketing expert, to...
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2.3KUganda PoliticsMinister Gume goes independent after disputed NRM primaries in Bulamogi Northwest race
Kaliro, Uganda: The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Hon. Fredrick Ngobi Gume, has declared he will contest as an independent candidate to...
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3.2KUganda PoliticsSheema South MP Race: Prof Kamuntu leads latest poll; incumbent Mushemeza trails by far
Sheema, Uganda: The race for Sheema South Member of Parliament seat just gained fresh momentum yet again after a latest online poll...
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2.7KUganda PoliticsKayemba retains NRM Flag in Kigulu South rerun, Namulondo wins again in Buyende
Iganga, Uganda: The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, Monday declared Mr. Kayemba Patrick as the duly elected NRM flag bearer...
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5.3KOP-EDTime for a Vote Integrity Act: Criminalizing Money in Campaigns
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe “What shall it profit a nation if it holds regular elections, yet loses the very soul of democracy...
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2.7KUganda PoliticsNRM aspirant Kooli backs DP’s Opio in Pallisa County MP race
Pallisa, Uganda: Former aspirant in the July 17 NRM parliamentary primaries, David Kooli, has openly declared his support for Democratic Party (DP)...
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6.7KNewsTanga Odoi: NRM’s Biggest Nightmare
By Kazibwe Jamil It is rare, indeed almost unheard of, for the chair of an electoral body to personally handle the physical...
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3.7KBig StoryNRM risk entering 2026 Lord Mayoral race without flag bearer as tribunal drags feet on petition ruling
KAMPALA | DailyExpress Investigations: With barely days left to the Uganda Electoral Commission’s nomination window for Kampala Lord Mayor candidates, the ruling...
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1.6KNewsOyam Magistrate adjourns case as NRM Chairperson, Registrar fail to appear
Oyam, Uganda: The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Oyam District – Northern Uganda, was forced to adjourn a case involving the District NRM...
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1.5KUganda PoliticsWeanga withdraws petition against Wakapisi in Mbale district NRM primaries
Mbale City, Uganda: Ronald Weanga, a resident of Bugema C Cell in Tsabanyanya Ward, Industrial Division, has formally withdrawn his petition against...
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1.4KNewsNRM youth in Adjumani defy own candidate, elect independent as Chairman District Youth Council
Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani NRM Youth delegates yesterday stunned NRM leaders when they cast protest votes, electing an independent candidate, Mr Ayiga...
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1.8KBig StoryNRM members run to Maama Janet Museveni to intervene in Ntungamo electoral mess
Ntungamo, Uganda: A political crisis is brewing in Ntungamo, the home district of First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, who is also the District...
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1.6KCrimeMan 20, arrested for stabbing colleague to death in Lamwo NRM celebrations
Lamwo, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Aswa East region are holding a 20-year-old man accused of stabbing his rival to death during...
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1.8KCrimeDetails emerge on 17-year-old shot dead attempting to escape police custody in Buwenge
Jinja, Uganda: Police in Jinja have confirmed the shooting of Shafic Mukisa, 17, after he allegedly attempted to escape from lawful custody...
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1.6KNewsNRM Tribunal confirms Massa as elected flag bearer for Elgon County
Mbale, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Tribunal has dismissed a petition by incumbent Elgon County MP Mudimi Nyasio Wamakuyu challenging...
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1.2KUganda PoliticsAcom declares independent bid after NRM Tribunal upholds Minister Adoa’s victory
Serere, Uganda: Esther Lucy Acom, who recently contested the NRM Woman MP primaries in Serere District, has officially announced her candidacy as...
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1.5KNewsOpaque party nominations threaten Uganda’s political stability ahead of 2026
By Wabusimba Amiri The credibility of political party primaries is increasingly emerging as a decisive factor in shaping Uganda’s political landscape ahead...
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1.5KNationalMP Magoola declares independent bid after NRM Tribunal throws out her petition
In Summary: Bugweri Woman MP Racheal Magoola has declared her independent bid for re-election, accusing the NRM election tribunal of bias and...
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5.7KOP-EDKAZIBWE JAMIL: Tanga Odoi is the biggest liability to NRM today
By Kazibwe Jamil Ask any keen political observer and they will tell you — no single individual has inflicted more damage on...
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2.3KNewsIgara 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...
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2.1KNationalNRM 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...