All posts tagged "Uganda Politics"

‘He wants to eat alone,’ Mao accused of ‘political greed’ as Laroo–Pece race turns personal

Gulu, Uganda: Former Gulu District LC5 Vice Chairman Oola Simon has accused Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, of political...

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Katikkiro Mayiga condemns use of dogs on supporters, calls for police professionalism

Kampala, Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Premier Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga has condemned the renewed use of police dogs on political supporters, warning that...

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The politics of crowds as Uganda head to 2026: How to detect AI-created photos

By Oweyegha-AfunaduulaCenter for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Uganda is going to the next Presidential, Parliamentary and Council elections, which the Uganda...

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UPC’s Akena isolated as Lango elders declare support for Museveni in 2026

Lira City, Uganda: Senior elders and long-standing power brokers from the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in...

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The Politics of Blackmail in Ugandan Politics: Childish and Stupid

By Boniface Ojas In the sweltering arena of Ugandan politics, where power plays and personal vendettas often eclipse policy debates, blackmail has...

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The dos and don’ts MP, LC contestants must abide by as campaigns kick off

Kampala, Uganda: The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has issued a fresh set of campaign guidelines as the 2026 general elections...

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‘Shallow and Bogus’ – Museveni mocks Bobi, NUP, after fielding Among’s relative in Bukedea race

Bukedea, Uganda: President Museveni has lashed out at the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing the opposition party of “shallow politics” after...

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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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Gen Muhoozi appoints Felix Kaihura to head PLU media task force

Kampala, Uganda: The National Chairman of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Felix Kaihura as the new...

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Kasolo declares ‘war’ on opposition in Kyotera, vows to reclaim MP seat to NRM in 2026

Kyotera, Uganda: The State Minister for Microfinance and NRM Vice Chairperson for Buganda, Hon. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, has declared a political war...

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Nandala pledges Karamoja transformation, tackle corruption and land evictions

Nakapiripirit, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Hon. James Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged to spearhead the transformation...

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Museveni concludes West Nile campaign trail, hails peace, unity and development gains under NRM

Adjumani, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni Monday, wrapped up his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region with a mega rally at Paridi...

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Buying Leadership: The Alarming Rise of Money Politics

By Baluye Waiswa Michael The politics of money refers to the influence of financial power in political systems and decision-making processes. It...

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Inside Story: Why Museveni postponed Lira, Kole campaigns at the Eleventh Hour

Arua, Uganda: The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has explained why President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s scheduled campaign rallies on Monday in Lira...

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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...

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DP’s Mao to back Museveni in 2026 presidential elections

Kampala, Uganda: The Democratic Party (DP), Uganda’s oldest political organization, has for the first time in its history failed to field a...

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Kadaga urges Busoga to support Museveni despite internal divisions in NRM

Kampala, Uganda: First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has appealed to the people of Busoga to unite behind President Yoweri Museveni...

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Only Museveni, Nandala cleared so far for 2026 presidential nominations

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairman, and Forum...

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NUP confirms Bobi Wine nomination on after securing missing signatures

Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has declared readiness to nominate its party principal, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, for...

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Pallisa Woman MP Kaala Kevin to contest as Independent in 2026 elections

Pallisa, Uganda: Pallisa District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Kaala Kevin Ojinga, has declared that she will contest as an independent candidate...

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MP Nyeko makes U-turn, shows up for NUP vetting to defend Makindye East seat

Kampala, Uganda: Makindye East Member of Parliament, Hon. Derrick Nyeko, Tuesday, shocked supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) when he...

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Fragmented Voices, Weakened Democracy: The Problem with Too Many Political Parties

By Francis Ndagije In today’s political discourse, the proliferation of political parties is often hailed as a hallmark of democratic progress. More...

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