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18 February 2026, 8:27 am
NRM’s Musa declared Winner of Nyamarunda T/C District Councilor Seat in Repeat…
By Julius Tinka Kibaale The NRM flag bearer, Agaba Musa Tom, has been declared the Direct District Councilor-elect for Nyamarunda Town Council in Kibaale District following a repeat election held on Tuesday 17th February 2026. Tom secured 1,412 votes, representing…
11 February 2026, 3:04 pm
Akena accuses army of interfering in past elections, calls for stronger democrac…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President General Jimmy Akena has accused the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of interfering in past elections, saying such involvement is illegal under Ugandan law. Addressing journalists at the UPC headquarters in Kampala,…
10 February 2026, 6:26 pm
DP women decry challenges faced in 2026 elections
By Richard Musaazi Women in the Democratic Party (DP) have expressed concern over the many challenges they faced during the recently concluded electoral process ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking at a press conference held at the DP headquarters…
8 February 2026, 08:05
Pader urban council III chairperson on two-week post-election leave
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Kilama Fearless Wodacholi, the Pader Urban Council LC III Chairperson and LC III elect for the 2026–2031 term, has announced a two-week leave to refresh his mind following a prolonged campaign period and his recent return…
7 February 2026, 08:12
Okwii Moses Zombo wins Kotomor LCIII seat after 15 years of struggle
By Ekel Bonny Daniel After nearly two decades of repeated electoral defeats, Okwii Moses Zombo has finally triumphed as LCIII Chairperson of Kotomor Sub county in Agago District, marking a remarkable story of determination and resilience in local politics. Zombo,…
6 February 2026, 22:35
EC supervisor arrested in Kyegegwa over alleged election result alteration
By Kyalisiiima Asuman Electoral Commission supervisor for Nkanja Sub county in Kyegegwa District, Benard Kasangaki, was arrested on Thursday, 5 February, by Kyegegwa Central Police Station over allegations of altering election results for the position of Woman Councillor representing Kyaburikuya…
6 February 2026, 12:12 pm
NRM LC3 candidates make significant gains in Amolatar elections
By Onyinge Ivan In a concluded local council election in Amolatar, significant outcomes have emerged across sixteen sub-counties, as declared by District Returning Officer Irene Hope Nakiru. The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) secured six positions, the Uganda People’s Congress…
2 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Uganda’s 2026 elections: Record-low turnout amid landslide victory, disputes
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Uganda’s 2026 general elections unfolded over an extended period, beginning with presidential and parliamentary voting on 15 January, followed by local government council elections, special interest group polls, and supplementary or postponed ballots stretching into late…
28 January 2026, 4:11 pm
Court grants Sarah Bireete UGX 1 million bail amid women’s condemnation
By Ronald Ssemagonja After weeks in detention, Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, has been granted cash bail of UGX 1 million, with non-cash sureties of UGX 10 million. The Buganda Road Magistrates Court also imposed…
28 January 2026, 12:33 pm
Women hail Sarah Bireete’s release, condemn abuse by security forces
By Byamukama Alozious Women’s rights activists in Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning what they describe as the systematic violation of women’s dignity and privacy by security…