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2 February 2026, 4:24 pm
Uganda’s 2026 elections: Record-low turnout amid landslide victory, disputes
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Uganda’s 2026 general elections unfolded over an extended period, beginning with presidential and parliamentary voting on 15 January, followed by local government council elections, special interest group polls, and supplementary or postponed ballots stretching into late…
20 January 2026, 9:20 am
NRM dominates Bugisu: 71% of parliamentary seats secured
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a decisive electoral triumph, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has consolidated its position in Uganda’s Bugisu sub-region, securing 17 of the 24 parliamentary seats in the ongoing 2026 general election. This dominance, amounting to roughly…
19 January 2026, 6:44 pm
Masaba wins nine-candidate race to retain Mbale Industrial City seat
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Independent incumbent Karim Masaba has convincingly secured a second term as Member of Parliament for Mbale City’s Industrial City Division, fending off a crowded field of eight challengers in the fiercely contested 2026 general elections. Masaba,…
7 January 2026, 4:50 pm
When content creation crosses the Line: Legal risks for Ugandan TikTokers
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Content creation has become a popular career choice among many Ugandans, with numerous individuals earning through brand endorsements and social influence. In a country with over 11.7 million social media users, the majority of whom are…
18 July 2024, 11:38 am
Eastern Youth Parliament elects new Speaker
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Vicky Namugobe has been elected as the new speaker of the Eastern Region Youth Parliament. She is set to lead the youth parliament for one term and has vowed to make the voices of the youth…