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7 February 2026, 08:12
Okwii Moses Zombo wins Kotomor LCIII seat after 15 years of struggle
By Ekel Bonny Daniel After nearly two decades of repeated electoral defeats, Okwii Moses Zombo has finally triumphed as LCIII Chairperson of Kotomor Sub county in Agago District, marking a remarkable story of determination and resilience in local politics. Zombo,…
6 February 2026, 10:35 pm
EC supervisor arrested in Kyegegwa over alleged election result alteration
By Kyalisiiima Asuman Electoral Commission supervisor for Nkanja Sub county in Kyegegwa District, Benard Kasangaki, was arrested on Thursday, 5 February, by Kyegegwa Central Police Station over allegations of altering election results for the position of Woman Councillor representing Kyaburikuya…
6 February 2026, 12:12 pm
NRM LC3 candidates make significant gains in Amolatar elections
By Onyinge Ivan In a concluded local council election in Amolatar, significant outcomes have emerged across sixteen sub-counties, as declared by District Returning Officer Irene Hope Nakiru. The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) secured six positions, the Uganda People’s Congress…
2 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Uganda’s 2026 elections: Record-low turnout amid landslide victory, disputes
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Uganda’s 2026 general elections unfolded over an extended period, beginning with presidential and parliamentary voting on 15 January, followed by local government council elections, special interest group polls, and supplementary or postponed ballots stretching into late…
28 January 2026, 4:11 pm
Court grants Sarah Bireete UGX 1 million bail amid women’s condemnation
By Ronald Ssemagonja After weeks in detention, Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, has been granted cash bail of UGX 1 million, with non-cash sureties of UGX 10 million. The Buganda Road Magistrates Court also imposed…
28 January 2026, 12:33 pm
Women hail Sarah Bireete’s release, condemn abuse by security forces
By Byamukama Alozious Women’s rights activists in Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning what they describe as the systematic violation of women’s dignity and privacy by security…
27 January 2026, 2:39 pm
Government defends arrests and internet shutdown during elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Information, Communication and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, has briefed the country on the recently concluded elections, explaining why some individuals were arrested during the electoral period. Speaking to the media at the Uganda…
26 January 2026, 9:14 pm
Museveni hails heroes as Uganda marks 40 years of liberation
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 26 February 1986, the then National Resistance Army (NRA), led by General Yoweri Museveni, captured power after defeating government forces under the leadership of Tito Okello Lutwa. It is against this background that the day is…
24 January 2026, 6:37 am
Vote recount halted in Aruu County parliamentary race
By Okwong Geoffrey Following a court order for a vote recount of the 15 January 2026 parliamentary election results contested between incumbent MP Christopher Komakech and Independent candidate Samuel Odonga Otto, the court on Friday, 23 January 2026, halted the…
23 January 2026, 7:38 pm
UTOF Chairman congratulates Museveni on seventh term, urges Ugandans to resume w…
By Ronald ssemagonja The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Rashid Sekindi, has congratulated National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairman and president-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa on securing a seventh term as President of Uganda. Speaking during…