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2 January 2026, 5:19 pm
Media coverage and election reporting podcast
By Byamukama Alozious On 15 January, Ugandans will choose their next leaders, including the President, Members of Parliament and other office holders. The media is on the ground covering all stages of the process. In our podcast, we host Rasmon…
17 December 2025, 10:09 pm
UPC condemns restrictions on voters remaining at polling stations
By Annet Nakato The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has strongly criticised security agencies and individuals accused of preventing voters from remaining at polling stations after casting their ballots, warning that such actions could undermine electoral transparency. Speaking during his Christmas…
8 December 2025, 3:19 pm
Women leading change: Female leaders shaping Uganda’s 2026 elections
By Regina Nassanga Women Let’s Talk | Every Thursday 1:15–3:00 PM In this episode of Women Let’s Talk, Ms Kevin Namakula, an aspiring woman councillor for Lukuli Nanganda, Makindye Division, discusses the unique qualities and perspectives that women bring to…
25 November 2025, 2:35 pm
The role of police in electoral process
By SP Dr. Aisha Kayongo (PhD) Elections are the foundation of democratic governance, and for them to be credible, free, and fair, a secure environment must be maintained before, during, and after the polls. The police play a vital role…
22 October 2025, 4:47 pm
EC nominates candidates for special interest groups to Parliament
By Nakato Annet The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed the successful nomination of candidates representing various special interest groups to Parliament. According to EC officials, by 1 p.m. on the first day of nominations, 12 candidates had been nominated to…
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…
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…
9 October 2025, 12:39 pm
Breaking barriers or facing blockades? Why women withdrew from the presidential…
By Regina Nassanga Over ten women collected nomination forms for the presidential position, aspiring to become Uganda’s first female president in 2026. But what made them step aside? Peace Akello, a journalist and one of the female presidential aspirants, and…
9 October 2025, 11:47 am
Women in leadership and grassroots transformation
By Regina Nassanga Driven by her passion to create a community where people’s concerns are heard and addressed, Sarah Nanozi — the aspiring Women Councillor for Kiwatule in the 2026 elections and current Secretary of the Parish Development Model —…
25 September 2025, 12:57 am
Presidential Candidate Mafabi stands bold on climate change
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flagbearer, has unveiled a bold climate change plan. Mafabi stated that he is well-equipped to tackle the pressing issue of…