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21 October 2025, 9:13 pm
EC confirms new dates for 2026 elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful nomination of presidential candidates last month, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, today reconfirmed that the nomination exercise for Members of Parliament will take place tomorrow and Thursday at the…
21 October 2025, 10:21 am
President Museveni launches campaign in Acholi
By Joyce Adokorach President Yoweri Museveni has launched his presidential campaign in the Acholi sub-region, unveiling a targeted compensation plan for communities affected by past insurgencies. Speaking yesterday, 20 October 2025, at a rally held at Pabo Primary School playground…
20 October 2025, 11:05 am
Aspiring leaders urged to master constitutional roles and media use
By Mosh Ddamba & Byamukama Alozious As the 2026 general elections approach, aspiring leaders have been urged to familiarise themselves with their constitutional roles and responsibilities to better serve their communities once elected. The call was made during a leadership…
20 October 2025, 10:33 am
Raila Odinga laid to rest at his ancestral home in Nyamira, Kenya
By Ronald Ssemagonja Former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008–2013) and five-time presidential candidate, Raila Amolo Odinga, aged 80, was laid to rest today at his ancestral home in Nyamira Village, Bondo, following his death last Wednesday in India. Hundreds of…
17 October 2025, 23:25
King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom urges politicians to avoid tribalism
By kyalisimaasuman His Majesty the King of Tooro Kingdom, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has urged politicians to refrain from tribalism in politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. King Oyo delivered the message to thousands of his subjects…
16 October 2025, 5:30 pm
Shabamagara eyes Rubabo constituency seat
By Byamukama Alozious Eunice Shabamagara, a young and ambitious politician, has launched her campaign to contest the Rubabo constituency parliamentary seat in Rukungiri District. Shabamagara, who is seeking the seat on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket, says she is passionate…
16 October 2025, 2:19 pm
Minister urges respect for gender rights, calls for calm during election
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Gender and Culture Affairs, Hon. Peace Mutuuzo, has urged the public to respect gender participation and maintain peace during the ongoing election season. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre today,…
15 October 2025, 9:39 pm
RDC calls for mindset change ahead of Museveni’s Acholi visit
By Ayiro Golden Vicky The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kitgum Municipality, Segawa Jimmy Ebil, has urged citizens to embrace mindset change in line with national development and to safeguard the gains achieved under the current government. Segawa made the…
15 October 2025, 5:27 pm
JEEMA declines to field or support any presidential candidate in 2026
By Musaazi Richard The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has announced that it will neither field nor support any candidate for the presidency in Uganda’s 2026 general elections. The decision was made during a party executive meeting held at Tal Cottages Hotel…
11 October 2025, 7:27 pm
NUP unveils 11 point manifesto ahead of 2026 general elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, political parties continue to move across the country outlining their plans for the nation. Following the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto launch on September 29, 2025, where the ruling…