Politics
9 November 2025, 1:28 pm
Presidential campaigns continue as NRM launches Busoga task force
By Ronald Ssemagonja On September 29, 2025, the Electoral Commission cleared eight presidential candidates to begin canvassing for votes across the country. Following this development, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Woman Member of Parliament for Kamuli District,…
6 November 2025, 9:09 pm
DF demands apology from NUP leaders over Nakivubo channel tragedy
By Richard Musaazi The Democratic Front Party has asked the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Basekezi Ssenyonyi, together with the Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), David Lewis Rubongoya, to come out quickly and apologise to…
6 November 2025, 10:09 am
Oyam security officials warn candidates against violating campaign laws
By Eman Yonah Oruk Security officials in Oyam district have issued a stern warning to political candidates against recruiting and deploying “Kanyamas” during the campaign period. The caution was delivered on Wednesday, 5th September 2025, during a harmonisation meeting organised…
5 November 2025, 11:41 pm
Gulu EC warns aspirants against campaign donations
By Gift Okello The Gulu City Electoral Commission Chairperson, Mike Jjuku, has cautioned parliamentary aspirants against making donations to individuals, churches, or communities during the campaign period. He says such acts amount to electoral malpractice and are punishable by law.…
5 November 2025, 00:08
NRM members defy joint campaign directive in Kyegegwa
By Kyalisima Asuman As Uganda heads into the general elections come January 2026, a number of strategies have been put in place by the top district NRM leadership of Kyegegwa reportedly all aimed at ensuring the NRM Presidential candidate Yoweri…
4 November 2025, 2:55 pm
NRM pressure group pledges to mobilise votes for President Museveni in 2026
By Baker Okello The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Pressure group dubbed “Generation Seven” has pledged to mobilise over 6 million votes for the NRM Presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2026 general election. The development was announced by the National…
3 November 2025, 4:49 pm
Museveni promises to recruit over 4,000 teachers in next government
By Otim Moses President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to recruit more than 4,000 teachers in the next government after the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a presidential rally for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) at Kitgum District Farm…
3 November 2025, 4:42 pm
Aru North MP aspirant Oola George pledges improved health services and youth emp…
By Otim Moses Aru North Member of Parliament aspirant, Hon. Oola George, has pledged to improve health services for the people of Aru North Constituency once elected in the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a press briefing with journalists from…
3 November 2025, 4:13 pm
Kitgum NUP chairperson donates UGX 1 million to support party president Kyagulan…
By Otim Moses The Kitgum District Chairperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Hon. Ocaya Charles, has contributed UGX 1 million to support NUP Party President Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (popularly known as Bobi Wine) during his campaign rally at DFI Grounds in Kitgum on…
30 October 2025, 9:39 am
Akena defends meeting with Kyagulanyi, says it was for national unity
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president, Hon. Jimmy Akena, has defended his recent meeting with National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi, in Akokoro, Apac district. The two leaders held discussions about Uganda’s politics before visiting…