January 23
Uganda: Doctors Congratulate Museveni, Express Concern Over Besigye's Health
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA), the umbrella body for doctors in Uganda, has congratulated President Museveni on his seventh re-election following the January 15 polls, in… Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani Is Bigger Than Politics - - Anyama Concedes Defeat
The incumbent Adjumani District Local Council Five (LCV) Chairperson, Ben Anyama, who ran as an independent candidate, has formally conceded defeat and congratulated Anyanzo John… Read more »
Uganda: Putin Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election, Promises Strengthened Uganda-Russia Ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election, reaffirming Moscow's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Declaration of Councillors' Results Halted in Nansana and Nabweru
The declaration of councillors' election results in Nansana and Nabweru sub-counties, Wakiso District, was on Tuesday halted following protests from candidates who disputed the… Read more »
Uganda: Heavy Security At Butambala Court As Kivumbi Expected Amid Election Violence Probe
Heavy security has been deployed at the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court ahead of the expected appearance of Butambala County legislator and National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda… Read more »
Uganda: Nup's Florence Namayanja Retains Masaka City Mayor Seat
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Florence Namayanja has retained her seat as Masaka City Mayor following a landslide win in the recent elections. Read more »
Uganda: Balimwezo Leads Early in Kampala Lord Mayor Race As Tallying Continues
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has taken an early lead in the Kampala Lord Mayor race, according to provisional results from the Electoral… Read more »
January 21
Uganda: Police Say Kampala Secure Ahead of Lord Mayor, Councillor Elections
Police have assured the public of safety and order ahead of the local government elections scheduled for January 22, 2026, in Kampala and surrounding areas. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Clears International Schools to Proceed With Term Two Despite Calendar Gaps
The Ministry of Education and Sports has authorised international schools across Uganda to continue with Term Two learning activities and ongoing examinations despite discrepancies… Read more »
Uganda: Isodo Remembered in Parliament As Advocate for Girls' Education and Rural Women
The Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, on Wednesday led Parliament in paying tribute to the late former Ngora District Woman Member of… Read more »
January 22
Uganda: National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board Sees Eightfold Rise in Non-Tax Revenue
The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has seen a significant surge in its annual non-tax revenue collections, growing from Shs1.14 billion in financial year 2019/2020… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda EC Assures Voters of Peaceful Local Government Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) in Ibanda District has assured voters of a smooth, peaceful, and well-coordinated local government election, saying all preparations have been… Read more »
Uganda: No More Source - Spice Diana Confirms Management Split
Ugandan singer Namukwaya Hajara Diana, popularly known as Spice Diana, has officially parted ways with Source Management and its head, Rogers Lubega, ending a long-time… Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Mayor Calls for Better Voter Sensitisation
Entebbe Municipality Mayor Fabrice Rulinda has called on the Uganda Electoral Commission (UEC) to enhance public awareness of polling dates for key local elections, including… Read more »
Uganda: Uneb Dismisses Reports of Delay in 2025 Ple Results Release
The Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) has refuted reports suggesting that the release of the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results was delayed due to a national… Read more »
Uganda: Mukono Local Govt Elections Record Alarmingly Low Turnout
District-level local government elections in Mukono District were marked by an unusually low voter turnout, with several polling stations remaining largely deserted throughout the… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo - Security Tightened After Ballot Stuffing Arrests
Voting for local government council candidates is underway in Ntungamo District amid tight security, following delays at several polling stations and arrests linked to alleged… Read more »
Uganda: Helmut Paul Gauff - the German Engineer Who Built Infrastructure - - and Communities for Uganda
Helmut Paul Gauff passed away on January 5, 2026. He was 94 and he was everything. Read more »
Uganda: Obote's Fading Shadow - How Contradictions, Money Politics, and Power Calculations Are Unraveling Upc in Lango
For decades, the political identity of the Lango sub-region was inseparable from the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) and the towering legacy of its founding father, Dr Apollo Milton… Read more »
January 21
Uganda: Muntu Urges Ugandans to Turn Out for LC, Mayoral Elections
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader and former presidential candidate Gen Mugisha Muntu has urged Ugandans to remain engaged in the electoral process by actively… Read more »
Uganda: Adjumani NRM Registrar Reported Missing After Leaving to Deliver Election Results
Police in Adjumani District have opened investigations into the disappearance of Chandimale Amos, a 34-year-old National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar for Adjumani District,… Read more »
Uganda: EC Sets January 27 for Ajuri County Parliamentary Re-Run
The Electoral Commission has set January 27, 2026, as the date for a parliamentary re-run in Ajuri County, Alebtong District, following disputes over results from selected polling… Read more »
Uganda: Perennial Losers - Why Some Politicians Keep Contesting Despite Repeated Defeats
For many politicians, losing an election is not the end of the road. Some candidates withdraw after defeat, but others continue to contest repeatedly, motivated by hope, strategy,… Read more »
Uganda: NRM's Lokawua Challenges Tepeth County Election Results in Court
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for Tepeth County, Michael Wilson Lokawua, has petitioned court seeking nullification of the recently concluded parliamentary… Read more »
Uganda: Masaka Court Orders Recount of Kalungu West Parliamentary Votes
The Masaka Chief Magistrate's Court has ordered a recount of votes cast in the Kalungu West parliamentary election following a petition challenging the results announced by the… Read more »
