Politics
11 July 2025, 12:54 pm
Geoffrey Owili Officially Declares Candidacy for Oyam South MP Seat
By Eman yonah oruk Geoffrey Owili, a senior member of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) and a former parliamentary staffer with over 20 years of experience, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Oyam South County parliamentary seat.…
10 July 2025, 11:13 am
Candidates limited to three cars amid Kamuli municipality campaign tensions
By Ali Lukomo Following several incidents of violence during the ongoing NRM primary campaigns, security operatives held a meeting with the Kamuli Municipality MP candidates. The meeting, chaired by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), was attended by the Regional Police…
8 July 2025, 7:44 pm
Kitgum district chairperson calls for peaceful elections
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson, Mr Arwai Christopher Obol, has appealed to residents to maintain peace during the forthcoming party primaries and next year’s general elections. Speaking during his weekly talk show on TEMBO FM on Tuesday morning,…
7 July 2025, 5:02 pm
EC urges eligible youths to participate in their elections peacefully
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the country gets closer to the general elections, the Electoral Commission always organize elections for various categories before the general elections are held. It is against this background, that today in over 10595 parishes across the…
7 July 2025, 12:47 pm
Agago West NRM parliamentary candidates summoned following campaign chaos
By Daniel Odong Agago, Uganda – Three National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary candidates contesting in Agago West have been summoned for questioning following chaos that disrupted the party’s joint campaign rally in Arum Sub county on Sunday. The incident, which…
7 July 2025, 9:34 am
Tension rises as MP Ocan is expelled from UPC
By Sarah Acio Acak Tensions are escalating within the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) in Apac District following the expulsion of Apac Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Patrick Ocan, from the party over alleged misconduct. The decision was reached during a…
6 July 2025, 11:35 am
Farmers advised to get prepared as Museveni gets nominated for two positions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President of Uganda, who also serves as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairman, Yoweri Museveni, has been nominated to contest the presidency on the NRM ticket and to continue leading the party as its national…
5 July 2025, 1:49 pm
NRM candidates in Kyegegwa district reject joint campaigns
By Collins Ainomugisha The district NRM Chairperson, Wilson Byaboona, held a meeting with all aspiring MPs and LC5 candidates across the district. Some opposed joint campaigns, while others argued that they promote cohesion and strengthen internal party democracy. Aspiring National…
4 July 2025, 7:44 pm
Among and others vow to uphold NRM ideals as nominations end
By Ronald Semagonja The Electoral Commission Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Dr Tanga Odoi, has officially confirmed the conclusion of the nomination exercise, which has been ongoing since last month. The chairperson confirmed that two individuals have…
4 July 2025, 6:59 pm
Police intervene at MP Amere’s vendors’ meeting
By Otim Moses In a shocking turn of events, police used tear gas to disperse a meeting between Kitgum Municipality MP Hon. Onekalit Denis Amere and market vendors earlier today. The meeting aimed to empower vendors with a donation of…