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10 February 2026, 6:26 pm
DP women decry challenges faced in 2026 elections
By Richard Musaazi Women in the Democratic Party (DP) have expressed concern over the many challenges they faced during the recently concluded electoral process ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking at a press conference held at the DP headquarters…
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…
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…
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…
23 January 2026, 5:00 pm
Over 30 Ugandans to receive medals for contributions to liberation since 1986
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa More than thirty Ugandans will be awarded medals in recognition of their contributions to the country’s liberation since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government came to power in 1986. The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye…
22 January 2026, 11:56 am
Low voter turnout marks Kampala lord mayor and councillor elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission (EC) spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi, has urged eligible voters to turn out in large numbers and participate in today’s polling for the positions of Lord Mayor, district councillors, and other local government posts, following reports…
22 January 2026, 10:03 am
Nansana leaders urge Ugandans to shun election violence, embrace peace and produ…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa Various local leaders in Nansana have urged Ugandans to refrain from engaging in acts of violence during the election period, noting that such actions have in the past resulted in injuries, imprisonment, and loss of life.…
20 January 2026, 10:38 am
RPP President General addresses nation after elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President General of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP), Mr Bulira, on Monday addressed the nation following the recently concluded general elections, outlining the party’s performance and its way forward. The address was delivered at the party’s…
19 January 2026, 1:55 pm
DF rejects election results, cites widespread malpractice
By Ronald Ssemagonja The leadership of the Democratic Front (DF) political party on Monday addressed the media at their headquarters in Kampala, rejecting the outcome of the recently concluded general elections, in which all party candidates, including the party president,…