All posts tagged "Uganda 2026 elections"

How Uganda’s national flag became a political red flag in the 2026 election

Uganda’s national flag has become a contested political symbol in the 2026 presidential election, exposing deeper tensions over patriotism, political space and...

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Crime

14 arrested over aggravated attack on police constable in Arua

Arua City, Uganda: Police in the West Nile sub-region are holding in custody 14 suspects arrested in connection with an aggravated robbery...

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National

ACME unveils election tool that tracks, compares 2026 presidential candidates promises

Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads into the final stretch of the 2026 general election, the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has...

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Voters blast MP Aza for ‘abandoning’ Moyo while building multi-billion projects in Arua

Adjumani, Uganda: A section of voters in West Moyo County have accused their MP, Hon. Tom Aza, of self-greed and betrayal, alleging...

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MP Ocan accuses rival camps of orchestrating campaign attacks in Apac

Apac, Uganda: Apac Municipality MP Patrick Ocan has sounded a stern warning to a rival parliamentary candidate, accusing his camp of orchestrating...

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Breaking

Museveni’s former RDC, Kigai Wamoto endorses FDC’s Nandala for 2026 presidency

Kigai, who served more than 10 years as RDC in Manafwa, Namisindwa and Napak, said Uganda urgently needs “a sober leader with...

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Nandala blasts NRM for “destroying Uganda’s economy,” vows to revive collapsed industries in Lango

Apac, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has launched his fiercest attack yet on...

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Kadaga 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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Full List: 23 candidates cleared for parliamentary races in Kibuku ahead of 2026 elections

Kibuku, Uganda: A total of 23 candidates have been confirmed to contest for three parliamentary positions in Kibuku District ahead of Uganda’s...

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National

EC postpones polling date again for presidential, parliamentary elections, see why!

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has announced January 15, 2026, as the new polling date for the Presidential and...

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Queen Amolo’s homecoming sparks new political wave in Oyam

Queen Amolo, who arrived in Uganda a week ago, is currently finalizing preparations in Kampala before heading north for what organizers describe...

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Police, NUP clash as Kyagulanyi calls off Iganga rally

Iganga, Uganda: National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu was on Friday forced to cancel his scheduled rally in Iganga...

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EC sets date for ruling on Dr. Keddi’s presidential nomination appeal

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Thursday, October 2, 2025, as the date it will deliver its verdict on the...

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Bamasaaba urged to give Nandala block vote as first Umasaaba Presidential Candidate

Mbale, Uganda: Leaders in the Bamasaaba community have called for a block vote in support of Nathan Nandala Mafabi, who was officially...

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From Museveni to Munyagwa: Meet the eight faces in race for Uganda’s Presidency

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s 2026 presidential race has officially taken shape with eight candidates cleared by the Electoral Commission to contest for the...

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LIST: Eight confirmed for 2026 presidential race; no female, no independent candidates

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially cleared eight candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 Presidential Elections, following nominations held on September 23...

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Museveni pledges more funds for various groups after nomination for 7th term

Kampala, Uganda: President Museveni has unveiled a six-point programme centered on wealth creation, education, healthcare, anti-corruption, infrastructure, and national security as he...

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Minister 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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Kadaga clarifies poster of 2026 Presidential bid, reaffirms grip on Kamuli MP seat

Kampala, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has dismissed reports...

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Museveni, Bobi Wine to face off same day in 2026 presidential nominations

Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s political landscape is bracing for heightened tension after confirmation that both President Museveni and his main challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi...

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National

LIST: Museveni, Bobi among 35 cleared as EC begins verification of nomination signatures

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that a total of 35 presidential aspirants have successfully submitted supporter signatures...

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Three NRM-leaning independents among eight cleared for Kamuli Mayoral Race

Kamuli, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has cleared eight candidates to contest in the Kamuli Municipal Council mayoral race, with three independents breaking...

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