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7 January 2026, 10:58 am
Museveni concludes Kawempe and Nansana campaigns, urges formation of SACCOs
By Ronald Ssemagonja As he concluded his campaign rallies in Kawempe Division and Nansana Municipality yesterday, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, Yoweri Museveni, emphasised that the government has funds but prefers to channel them through groups rather…
6 January 2026, 10:18 pm
Museveni pledges expanded wealth and job creation initiatives for Wakiso
By Annet Nakato The National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has unveiled a range of wealth and job creation initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods in Wakiso District, as he continues his campaign ahead of the forthcoming…
5 January 2026, 8:54 pm
Museveni defends PDM in Lubaga as NUP decries Makindye nomination
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, accompanied by his wife, the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, stated that the party’s goal is to ensure all Ugandans achieve prosperity…
4 January 2026, 10:54 am
Presidential candidates intensify campaigns ahead of 13 January deadline
By Ronald Ssemagonja The eight presidential candidates—Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party (NPP), Frank…
3 January 2026, 11:08 am
Sarah Bireete remanded as Museveni, Kyagulanyi intensify campaigns
By Ronald Ssemagonja Grade One Magistrate of Buganda Road Court, Winnie Nankya, on Wednesday remanded human rights defender Sarah Bireete to Luzira Prison until 21 January 2026. According to the charge sheet, Bireete and others, still at large, allegedly unlawfully…
2 January 2026, 5:19 pm
Media coverage and election reporting podcast
By Byamukama Alozious On 15 January, Ugandans will choose their next leaders, including the President, Members of Parliament and other office holders. The media is on the ground covering all stages of the process. In our podcast, we host Rasmon…
2 January 2026, 6:52 am
Kadaga donates essential items to patients at Kamuli health centres
By Ali Lukomo The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, who is also the Woman Member of Parliament for Kamuli District, Rt Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, brought smiles to patients across various health centres in Kamuli…
31 December 2025, 5:09 pm
Byabakama reaffirms EC commitment to free and fair elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting free and fair elections as Uganda enters the final phase of the 2026 general election campaigns. Speaking during his end-of-year…
29 December 2025, 3:30 pm
Two campaign team members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar detained in Kitgum
By Otim Moses Two members of Hon. Lamwaka Mangret Odwar’s campaign team, including her chief campaign manager, are currently being detained by police in Kitgum District. The two were summoned by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on 23 December 2025…
29 December 2025, 12:14 pm
UPDF dissolves landing site committees on President Museveni’s directive
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the dissolution of all army committees operating at landing sites across the country following repeated concerns raised by fishermen and lakeside communities. The directive was issued by the President in his capacity…