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23 July 2026, 10:47 am
Jimmy Akena Blasts Government Over ‘Misplaced Priorities’, Defends O…
By Isaac Erick Odongo KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has accused the government of prioritising military operations and security spending at the expense of essential public services, arguing that millions of Ugandans continue to struggle…
21 July 2026, 7:48 pm
Lira NRM vice chairperson calls for unity ahead of LC1 and village council elect…
By Baker Okello The Vice Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Lira District, George Abdul, has urged party members to put aside internal divisions, rally behind the party’s official flag bearers, and discourage independent candidacies that could weaken…
21 July 2026, 12:28 pm
Gulu city LC1 races underway low registration, and money demands worry candidate…
By Emmanuel Mwaka. Local Council 1 (LC1) election campaigns officially kicked off on July 20, 2026, across Gulu City, marked by candidate enthusiasm alongside key logistical and structural challenges. In Laliya Dwol Cell, located within the Laroo-Pece City Division, candidates…
20 July 2026, 10:33 pm
UPC Parliamentary Caucus Reaffirms Jimmy Akena as Leader
By Editorial The Uganda People’s Congress Parliamentary Caucus has strongly reaffirmed Hon. Jimmy Akena as the legitimate President of the Party. The UPC Parliamentary Committee has firmly reaffirmed Hon. Jimmy Akena as the legitimate and incumbent President of the Party.…
20 July 2026, 4:45 pm
NRM steps up mobilisation in Karamoja ahead of local council elections
By Cindrella Atenyo The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has stepped up grassroots mobilisation in Karamoja ahead of the nationwide Village Women Committee and LC1 elections, scheduled for July 23 and 28, 2026, respectively. On Sunday, the party’s regional secretariat convened…
20 July 2026, 4:09 pm
Karenga leaders front service delivery over political rivalries
By Hellen Aguyo KARENGA: Political leaders in Karenga District have agreed to bury their political differences and work together for economic transformation. This was during a consultative meeting held at Apoka lodge on Friday, July 17, 2027, and chaired by the…
19 July 2026, 9:42 pm
Lira NRM Leaders Demand Accountability as Registrar Denies Wrongdoing Over UGX 1…
By Hilary Opio Omara LIRA 19/7/2026 – Tension erupted within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Lira Districton Sunday, July 19, 2026, after the party’s District Registrar, Moses Okello, was accused of withholding UGX 1 million allegedly released by…
17 July 2026, 6:51 pm
More women urged to enter politics ahead of LC I, LC II and women council electi…
By Daniel Comboni Pader district woman Member of Parliament Hon. Lowila CD Oketayot has challenged women to take up more leadership positions in the forthcoming elections, in order to achieve gender balance. Lowila who is also the District chairperson for…
17 July 2026, 6:21 pm
LC I aspirants express readiness as candidate registration gets underway
By Ronald Ssemagonja Several aspiring Local Council I (LC I) chairpersons have declared their interest in contesting for village leadership positions following the Electoral Commission’s commencement of candidate registration, which runs until July 19, 2026. Speaking to journalists, a number…
17 July 2026, 6:09 pm
Candidates promise security, unity, improved social services and inclusive leade…
By Geoffrey Okwong Candidates contesting for Local Council I (LC I) positions in Pader Town Council have pledged to promote security, unity, improved social services and equitable distribution of government programmes if elected, as the nomination exercise officially got underway.…