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30 July 2026, 9:34 am
Electoral Commission hails successful LC I elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission has described the recently concluded Local Council I (LC I) Chairperson elections as largely successful, with voting completed in the majority of villages across the country. Addressing journalists at the Electoral Commission headquarters in…
29 July 2026, 08:23
Newly elected Olwornguu North LC I Chairperson defects to NRM
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Newly elected Olwornguu North LC I Chairperson Francis Mwaka has defected to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) after more than 30 years as a member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). Mwaka announced his decision…
28 July 2026, 6:52 pm
Ugandans elect new LC I chairpersons across the country
By Ronald Ssemagonja Ugandans have today participated in the election of Local Council I (LC I) Chairpersons, whose previous term expired some time ago. The exercise was conducted in all the 71,214 villages across the country under the supervision of…
28 July 2026, 9:10 am
UHRC urges Ugandans to turn up for LC I elections
By Frank Oyugi The Uganda Human Rights Commission has called on all registered Ugandans to turn up and vote in the Local Council I (LCI) elections, describing village councils as the foundation of democracy and community leadership. Speaking ahead of…
27 July 2026, 6:48 pm
NRM rallies members ahead of LC I elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the country prepares for tomorrow’s Local Council I (LCI) elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi, has urged party members across the country to participate in the exercise. Speaking to journalists…
27 July 2026, 6:30 pm
Preparations complete for LC1 elections in Amolatar district
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District is set to conduct Local Council I (LCI) elections tomorrow, with all preparations finalised for voting across its 581 villages. The District Returning Officer, Nakiru Irene Hope, confirmed that polling stations will be operational throughout…
26 July 2026, 11:08 pm
Aspiring village chairpersons race against time as campaigns near conclusion
By Collins Aimonugisha The incumbent LC1 chairperson for Kateirwe village in Kateirwe parish Ruyonza subcounty Kyegegwa district, Mr Nsegumire Moses, has grounded his campaigns on fight against poverty, as he seeks re-election in July 28 village elections. Nsegumire, who is…
26 July 2026, 11:20 am
Awich Pollar receives Ntare School’s Order of the Lion
By Frank Oyugi MBARARA / KAMPALA — Major (Rtd) Awich Pollar, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Director for Mobilisation in the Diaspora, has been awarded the Order of the Lion, the highest honour bestowed by his alma mater, Ntare School,…
23 July 2026, 3:58 pm
Oyam Town Council: Teduka Cell Aspirant Withdraws, Leaves Sam Owili Unopposed
By Eman Yonah Oruk There is unity in Teduka Cell, Eastern Ward, Oyam Town Council, after an aspirant voluntarily stepped down to allow the incumbent to continue unopposed. A peaceful meeting convened today by Rev. Canon Robert Edinga, Archdeacon of…
23 July 2026, 2:02 pm
UPC President Jimmy Akena urges Ugandans to vote wisely in LC I elections
By Baker Okello The President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Hon. Jimmy Michael Akena, has urged Ugandans to actively participate in the forthcoming Local Council One (LC I) elections, describing the polls as the cornerstone of Uganda’s democratic governance…