All posts tagged "Uganda Elections 2026"

Authorities ban political activities in Apac Market ahead of 2026 elections

Apac, Uganda: Authorities in Atik Division under Apac Municipal Council have launched a stern crackdown on traders engaging in political activities within...

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I Survived by God’s Grace: Museveni recounts 1973 narrow escape from Amin’s soldiers in Manafwa

Manafwa, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Thursday recounted emotional moments on how he narrowly survived death in 1973 when soldiers of the...

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NPP’s Kasibante scoffs at Museveni’s ‘hired crowds’, calls it deception

Kamuli, Uganda: National Peasants Party (NPP) presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has defended his decision to hold small, impromptu public engagements instead of...

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Museveni 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...

Bobi Wine condemns “barbaric” Lira Hotel raid, accuses police of intimidation

Lira, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has condemned what he described as...

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10 NUP supporters arrested over violent attack on patrol escorting Bobi Wine in Lira

Lira, Uganda: Police have confirmed the arrest of 10 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused of being behind a violent...

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Ex-Minister Akol breaks silence on withdrawal from Bukedea MP race

Akol served as Minister of Internal Affairs from 2015 to 2016 and represented Bukedea District as Woman MP for ten years before...

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Najjagwe Rahmah unveils five-point agenda for Lyantonde after EC nomination for Woman MP race

Lyantonde, Uganda: Independent candidate Rahmah Saad Najjagwe has been duly nominated to contest for the Lyantonde District Woman Member of Parliament seat,...

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2026 Polls: VP Alupo duly nominated but faces fresh challenge in Katakwi Woman MP race

By Emmanuel Okol Katakwi, Uganda: Vice President Rtd Maj Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, who also serves as the Katakwi District Woman MP,...

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2026 Polls: NRM’s Kirabo duly nominated for Luwero District Woman MP seat

Luwero, Uganda: The reigning Central Youth MP and National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Hon. Kirabo Agnes Nantongo, has officially been nominated...

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NUP unveils Florence Asio to challenge Speaker Among for Bukedea Woman MP seat

Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially unveiled Florence Asio as its candidate for the Bukedea Woman MP seat, challenging...

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Bamasaaba cultural leaders pledge protection of widows’ and children’s rights

Mbale, Uganda: The Bamasaaba cultural institution has pledged to actively defend the rights of its people, particularly widows and children, ensuring access...

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Arua NRM leaders laud Museveni for peace, development ahead of Monday rally

Arua City, Uganda: Leaders across West Nile have praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for...

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Inside Busoga’s high-stakes campaign season: It’s all about money, malwa and mobilization

Kamuli, Uganda: It’s all systems go as Uganda’s campaign season shifts into full gear, with political camps across Busoga cranking up the...

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“Don’t sell your future for sugar and salt” – Bishop Otim tells christians

Kwaina, Uganda: The Bishop of West Lango Diocese, Rt Rev Ceaser Nina Otim, has urged Christians to reject corrupt politicians and instead...

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Nandala promises cable cars, cooperatives to transform Rwenzori economy

Kasese, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan James Nandala Mafabi, has vowed to revive the Rwenzori...

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Museveni wraps up Lango campaign with call for protection of wealth creation, unity gains

Apac, Uganda: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party presidential candidate and national chairman, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, on Friday concluded his...

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Bobi Wine cries foul as military, police block Iganga rally

Iganga, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, was on Friday blocked from campaigning in...

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Court throws out Akena’s case against EC over 2026 presidency

Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the...

Sseggona quits NUP, to face Walukagga as independent in Busiro East race

Wakiso, Uganda: Busiro East Member of Parliament, Hon Medard Lubega Sseggona, has called it quits with the National Unity Platform (NUP) and...

Museveni enjoys heroic welcome in Dokolo, outlines NRM promises for next term

Dokolo, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Flagbearer, on Wednesday received a heroic welcome in Dokolo District as thousands thronged...

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FULL LIST: Bagala, Ssewanyana, Ssegona dropped as NUP unveils 2026 flagbearers

Kampala, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee has released the official list of parliamentary flagbearers for the 2026...

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