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11 August 2025, 7:35 pm
Two young women pick nomination forms for Uganda’s 2026 presidential race
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following last week’s announcement by Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama that presidential aspirants can begin picking nomination forms from the headquarters in Kampala, two young women have officially joined the race for Uganda’s top seat. Today,…
1 August 2025, 7:17 pm
NPP unveils party home, eyes 2026 race
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Peasants’ Party (NPP), under the leadership of its president Stecia Mayanja, has today officially opened its party headquarters in Kampala, marking what Mayanja described as a significant milestone in the party’s journey. Speaking during the…
30 July 2025, 4:24 pm
Nabbanja launches EC headquarters as FDC president exits race
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has today officially launched the construction of the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters at Lubowa–Lweza, Makindye-Ssabagabo Division, in Kampala District. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Nabbanja commended the…
26 July 2025, 7:50 pm
Akena’s term extended as UNEB trains head teachers
By Ronald Semagonja The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party today held a successful Extraordinary Delegates’ Conference in Naalya Kira, Wakiso District, with approximately 800 members participating both physically and virtually. According to the party president, Hon. Jimmy Akena, the conference…
23 July 2025, 6:25 pm
NRM chair warns against disrupting mayor, LCV elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning to individuals intending to disrupt tomorrow’s elections for Mayor and Local Council V (LCV) positions. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters…
22 July 2025, 6:17 pm
UYD storms electoral commission offices over party leadership dispute; four arre…
By Ronald Ssemagonja A group of Democratic Party (DP) leaders under the Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) has today gathered at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, demanding a meeting with the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, over what they describe…
21 July 2025, 3:58 pm
Museveni forms special committee to handle NRM primaries petitions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr Tanga Odoi, has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni—who also serves as the party chairman—has established a special committee to handle petitions from party members dissatisfied with the outcomes…
20 July 2025, 11:42 am
UPC’s Jimmy Akena accepts court ruling, calls for delegates conference
By Ronald Ssemagonja Hon. Jimmy Akena, President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has confirmed he will not appeal the recent High Court ruling barring him from contesting for another term as the party’s presidential flag bearer. Speaking at the…
18 July 2025, 4:35 pm
EC announces new election dates as UPC concludes nominations
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced key new dates for the 2026 general elections and called for calm and cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure a peaceful process. Speaking at a press briefing in Kampala today, EC…
17 July 2025, 6:52 pm
NRM primaries: Lukanga poised to face Malende in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja Members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have today participated in one of the party’s most significant activities — lining up to elect official flag bearers for various positions ahead of the 2026 general elections. In…