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Politics
25 February 2026, 1:26 pm
UPC denies backing any candidate for speaker, calls for human rights and dialogu…
By Musaazi Richard The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dismissed claims that it has already chosen or is supporting a Member of Parliament for the position of Speaker of Parliament, among those who have expressed interest in the seat. UPC…
24 February 2026, 7:20 pm
Pader to hold LCIII residual elections on March 12
By Okwong Geoffrey Residents of Pader District are set to return to the polls on March 12, 2026, following the scheduling of residual elections for several Local Council III (LCIII) positions by the Electoral Commission. According to a letter dated…
24 February 2026, 3:22 pm
Apac among districts set for residual elections re-run
By,Daniel Odongo During the General Local Government Council Elections for LC III Chairpersons andCouncilors on 4th February 2026, there were a number of electoral areas across the country wereelections were not concluded for number of reasons. Apac District is among…
19 February 2026, 10:00 am
Kyagulanyi’s appreciation of EU resolution taken out of context
By Byamukama Alozious Claim: A post circulating on TikTok under the handle @GamaOsaka alleges that Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), the former presidential candidate in Uganda’s 2026–2031 election, appeared before the UK Parliament to report that his votes had been rigged.…
18 February 2026, 2:29 pm
Nsibambi joins NRM as S5 selection and HIV awareness begin
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following his defeat to NRM’s Susan Nakawuki in the recent general elections, Yusuf Nsibambi of the FDC party has officially joined the ruling NRM party. Nsibambi was welcomed by NRM Secretary General Richard Twondong and Speaker of…
18 February 2026, 1:42 pm
Museveni vows stronger security against cattle rustlers amid rising raids
By Otim Moses President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged swift action to halt renewed cattle raids in the Acholi Sub-region, following reports of escalating attacks in Kitgum and neighbouring districts. Speaking during the 49th St Janani Luwum Day commemoration, the…
18 February 2026, 8:27 am
NRM’s Musa Tom wins Nyamarunda town council repeat election
By Julius Tinka Kibaale The NRM flag bearer, Agaba Musa Tom, has been declared the Direct District Councillor-elect for Nyamarunda Town Council in Kibaale District following a repeat election held on Tuesday, 17 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…