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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, 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…
7 October 2025, 5:41 pm
JEEMA calls for opposition unity after Kyagulanyi’s remarks in Bugiri
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called for unity among opposition forces following remarks by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who urged voters in Bugiri Municipality to replace incumbent Member of Parliament and JEEMA President, Hon. Asuman…
1 October 2025, 8:21 pm
NRM holds national youth council elections in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday conducted its National Youth Council (NYC) elections at the party’s Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, with over 400 delegates from across the country participating. The elections, aimed at giving young people…
30 September 2025, 2:17 pm
NRM launches 2026–31 manifesto, vows to “Protect the Gains”
By Ronald Ssemagonja The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled its manifesto for the 2026–2031 term under the theme “Protecting the Gains.” The launch was led by the party’s Secretary General, Richard Todwong, who highlighted achievements registered since 1986…
28 September 2025, 12:35 pm
EC holds second day of harmonisation meeting with presidential aspirants
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday held the second day of its harmonisation programme with representatives of the eight successful presidential aspirants from different political parties. The session, held at the Commission headquarters in Kampala, aimed to ensure…
26 September 2025, 11:10 am
Museveni welcomes NUP converts, urges unity and adoption of government programme…
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni yesterday received a group of converts at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, who said they had moved from the National Unity Platform (NUP) to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Museveni congratulated the former prisoners in…
24 September 2025, 3:43 pm
Nandala, Bobi, and Muntu among eight duly nominated presidential candidates
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has officially been nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections, promising to revive Uganda’s struggling economy if elected. Mafabi, nominated at the Electoral Commission…
23 September 2025, 5:05 pm
Museveni nominated for 2026 presidential race
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has today nominated the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni at the commission’s nomination venue in Lweza–Lubowa, Wakiso District, after fulfilling all requirements for the post. Following his nomination, President Museveni thanked…