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11 February 2026, 3:04 pm
Akena accuses army of interfering in past elections, calls for stronger democrac…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President General Jimmy Akena has accused the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) of interfering in past elections, saying such involvement is illegal under Ugandan law. Addressing journalists at the UPC headquarters in Kampala,…
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…
10 January 2026, 10:31 am
EC trains stakeholders as 15–16 January declared public holidays for elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Kampala District, Jennifer Kobutungi, has explained why the Commission conducted a stakeholders’ training ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Speaking to the media yesterday in Kampala, Kobutungi said the workshop brought…
1 December 2025, 11:14 am
Presidential hopefuls face off in Kampala as Uganda marks World Aids Day
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda’s presidential candidates met yesterday at Serena Hotel in Kampala for a debate organised by the Nation Media Group. The moderators, Arnold Segawa and Priscilla Nalwoga, allowed each candidate to give opening remarks before the discussion began.…
16 April 2025, 11:34 am
I am ready to contest for UTOF chairmanship – Ssemakade
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following responses from the top leadership of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), confirming that no elections will be held until the appropriate time, Ssemakade Nsobya Francis, a former leader at Bwaise Taxi Park and current…