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: 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: 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: 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 »

Uganda: Moroto EC Promises Smooth Local Government Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) in Moroto has assured voters of a smooth and well-coordinated local government election, citing full preparedness and improved logistical… Read more »

Uganda: Basajjabalaba's Son Iddi Jumps the Queue, Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker

Bushenyi--Ishaka Municipality MP-elect Iddi Basajja, son of prominent businessman Hassan Bassajabalaba, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Pakwach Flagbearer Alleges Irregularities in Jonam County Polls

Pakwach--The National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary flag bearer for Jonam County, Epiphany Berocan, has raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the conduct of the… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Pays Tribute to Late Ngora Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo

Parliament has eulogized the late Ngora District Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo, highlighting her contributions as a promoter of unity and an accomplished agriculturalist. Read more »

Uganda: Election Losers Prepare Petitions Amid Call for Strong Evidence

Several parliamentary candidates in Uganda's 2026 general elections are preparing to petition the Electoral Commission and courts to challenge results in their constituencies,… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese and the Politics of Return - What NRM's Sweep Really Tells Us

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Kenya: Ruto Appoints Ababu Namwamba Kenya's New High Commissioner to Uganda

Kenya's President William Ruto has appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba as the country's new High Commissioner to Uganda, replacing Ambassador Joash Maangi, who… Read more »

Uganda: Two-Horse Race As Voters Set to Choose Adjumani District Chairperson

At least 99,000 registered voters across nine sub-counties and two town councils in Adjumani District are expected to cast their ballots tomorrow in the highly anticipated Local… Read more »

Uganda: Kampala Calm As Police Deploy Ahead of Lord Mayor Poll

Kampala Metropolitan Police have urged voters to remain peaceful as the city goes to the polls to elect the Kampala Lord Mayor and councillors, saying the capital remains calm with… Read more »

Uganda: NUP Condemns Arrest of Its Deputy President Kivumbi

The Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), David Lewis Rubongoya, has condemned the arrest of Muwanga Kivumbi, saying it reflects what he described as a growing… Read more »

Uganda: Low Early Turnout Delays Opening of Polling Stations in Kampala

Ugandans on Thursday, the 22nd, went to the polls to elect district chairpersons, district councillors, mayors, lord mayor and city councillors, but voting in some parts of the… Read more »

Uganda: MP Muwanga Kivumbi Arrested

Police have confirmed the arrest of outgoing Butambala County legislator Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in connection with alleged acts of political violence during the January 15, 2026… Read more »

Uganda: I Was Shocked to Finish Sixth, Says Kasibante After Filing Presidential Petition

National Peasants Party (NPP) presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has expressed surprise at his sixth-place finish in the recently concluded presidential election, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Kaziimba Urges Post-Election Reforms, Calls for Greater Youth Engagement

Following the conclusion of Uganda's 2026 general elections, where President Museveni secured 71.65% of the vote and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi… Read more »