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22 July 2025, 6:17 pm
UYD storms electoral commission offices over party leadership dispute; four arre…
By Ronald Ssemagonja A group of Democratic Party (DP) leaders under the Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) has today gathered at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, demanding a meeting with the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, over what they describe…
21 July 2025, 3:58 pm
Museveni forms special committee to handle NRM primaries petitions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi, has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni—who also serves as the party chairman—has established a special committee to handle petitions from party members dissatisfied with the outcomes…
21 July 2025, 8:38 am
NRM officials arrested in Oyam district over alleged vote rigging
By the editorial team Police in the North Kyoga Region are holding Bosco Onyik Ogwal, the Oyam District NRM Chairperson, and Jackline Adong, the District Registrar, over allegations of electoral malpractice. The pair were arrested on Sunday in Lira City…
20 July 2025, 3:09 pm
Newcomers triumph over incumbent MPs in NRM primaries in Lango
By Baker Okello As the political atmosphere heats up ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, the public is beginning to scrutinise the profiles of emerging aspirants in the Lango sub-region who defeated incumbent National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers in…
20 July 2025, 11:42 am
UPC’s Jimmy Akena accepts court ruling, calls for delegates conference
By Ronald Ssemagonja Hon. Jimmy Akena, President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has confirmed he will not appeal the recent High Court ruling barring him from contesting for another term as the party’s presidential flag bearer. Speaking at the…
18 July 2025, 8:58 pm
Electoral Commission commits to holding an inclusive election
By Byamukama Alozious The Independent Electoral Commission of Uganda has announced that sign language interpreters will be provided at all public gatherings to ensure inclusivity in the upcoming general elections. This initiative aims to bridge the communication gap between the…
18 July 2025, 4:35 pm
EC announces new election dates as UPC concludes nominations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced key new dates for the 2026 general elections and called for calm and cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful process. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala today, EC…
18 July 2025, 12:14 pm
Amolatar NRM primary results announced amid Kioga county dispute
By Sarah Ejang The long-awaited results of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary primaries have been officially announced, revealing a tense and competitive atmosphere in Kioga County. Henery Ojok, the District Registrar, declared Adupa Felix the winner of the Kioga…
18 July 2025, 9:06 am
NRM primaries results in Kasese haven’t yet been concluded
By Kyamanduma Patrick & Kaguta Joel Since yesterday evening, supporters of various contenders have been awaiting the final results from the tallying centre, which is still ongoing at Rwenzori International Hotel in Kasese Municipality. Hon. Dr Crispus Kiyonga, Chancellor of…
17 July 2025, 6:52 pm
NRM primaries: Lukanga poised to face Malende in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have today participated in one of the party’s most significant activities — lining up to elect official flag bearers for various positions ahead of the 2026 general elections. In…