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Elections 2026
5 January 2026, 1:46 pm
Ministry of Information and UCC warn on social media misuse during elections
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Ministry of Information and National Guidance, together with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has issued a warning over reports that social media platforms are being misused during election periods, particularly to spread false information and…
4 January 2026, 10:54 am
Presidential candidates intensify campaigns ahead of 13 January deadline
By Ronald Ssemagonja The eight presidential candidates—Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party (NPP), Frank…
3 January 2026, 11:08 am
Sarah Bireete remanded as Museveni, Kyagulanyi intensify campaigns
By Ronald Ssemagonja Grade One Magistrate of Buganda Road Court, Winnie Nankya, on Wednesday remanded human rights defender Sarah Bireete to Luzira Prison until 21 January 2026. According to the charge sheet, Bireete and others, still at large, allegedly unlawfully…
29 December 2025, 12:14 pm
UPDF dissolves landing site committees on President Museveni’s directive
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the dissolution of all army committees operating at landing sites across the country following repeated concerns raised by fishermen and lakeside communities. The directive was issued by the President in his capacity…
25 December 2025, 11:46 am
Kabanda and taxi operators rally support ahead of Museveni’s Kampala campaign
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs and aspiring Member of Parliament for Kampala Central, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, together with other leaders, has confirmed readiness to welcome the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer and President…
10 December 2025, 2:01 pm
Akena decries missed nomination and condemns rising electoral violence
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President General of the Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), Hon. Jimmy Akena, has once again expressed concern over missing out on nomination to contest in the presidential race earlier this year. Akena made the remarks while addressing…
18 October 2025, 10:23 pm
SDA President Samuel Kajoba urges Ugandans to uphold peace during elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Uganda, Pastor Samuel Kajoba, has called on Ugandans to uphold peace as the country approaches the general elections. Pastor Kajoba made the appeal while leading a special Sabbath…
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…
3 September 2025, 4:15 pm
KCCA launches traffic control centre as EC begins nominations in Kampala
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has officially launched a state-of-the-art Traffic Control Centre at City Hall, Kampala, aimed at enhancing traffic management across the city. KCCA Executive Director Sharifa Buzeki told the media that the centre…