Uganda: Bobi Wine Urges Ugandans to Turn 2026 Polls Into a Legal Mass Protest

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to channel their anger and hope into the 2026 elections, framing the… Read more »

Uganda: Munyagwa Pledges Justice, Economic Reform in 2026 Presidential Bid

Mubarak Munyagwa, presidential candidate for the Common Man's Party, has outlined key priorities for his 2026 campaign following his nomination by the Electoral Commission. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Appeals for Peaceful Transition, Justice for Prisoners, and Safe Return for Diaspora

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has urged for a peaceful transfer of power, justice for victims of political repression,… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Declares 'War for Freedom'

Robert Kyagulanyi, widely known as Bobi Wine, was officially nominated on Wednesday to contest Uganda's 2026 presidential elections, using the occasion to declare what he described… Read more »

Uganda: Need Party Expels Kabuleta Again Over Misconduct

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has expelled its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for the second time, citing gross misconduct, abuse of office, and violation of… Read more »

Uganda: EC Urges Peace, Sets Campaign Roadmap After Nominations

The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on presidential aspirants, their agents, and the public to maintain peace and mutual respect during the nomination and campaign period for… Read more »

Uganda: Vote for Museveni - Kadaga Asks Busoga

First deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga who is also an influential figure in Busoga, has appealed to people in her home region to support President Yoweri Museveni and… Read more »

Uganda: Nup Calls for Calm As Kyagulanyi Heads to Presidential Nomination

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has called on Ugandans to remain peaceful and to participate in large numbers in Natete as party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu prepares for… Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Says Lukwago, Ssemujju Should Contest for Presidency

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential aspirant Nathan Nandala Mafabi has challenged Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda to… Read more »

Uganda: The People Who Have Nominated Museveni Over the Years

President Museveni was on Tuesday nominated by the Electoral Commission, officially declaring him as a presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. Read more »

Uganda: Common Man's Party to Submit Signatures to Electoral Commission

The President of the Common Man's Party Mubarak Munyagwa has announced plans to submit a truckload of signatures from 130 districts to the Electoral Commission. Read more »

Uganda: NRM, PLU Explore Possible Political Collaboration

The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to hold a high-level meeting with leaders of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a move that could mark the start of a new… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails First Rhino Naming Ceremony As Milestone for Uganda's Conservation and Tourism

President Museveni has commended Uganda's landmark efforts in wildlife conservation following the country's first-ever Rhino Naming Ceremony at Ziwa Rhino and Wildlife Ranch in… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Vows to Push Uganda Toward First World Status

President Museveni has pledged to accelerate Uganda's economic growth and social transformation if re-elected in the 2026 general election. Read more »

Uganda: Women Leaders Urge Peaceful Elections, Warn Against Violence

Women leaders under the National Women's Council have appealed to all stakeholders in Uganda's electoral process to champion peace and prevent acts of violence during and after the… Read more »

Uganda: Todwong Welcomes NUP Defectors, Urges Youth to Embrace 'Good Politics' in NRM

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Sunday formally received hundreds of former National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters at a colorful ceremony held at the party's Electoral… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry Launches Surgical Camp in West Nile, Targets 2,000 Patients

The Ministry of Health has launched a one-week surgical outreach in West Nile, aiming to provide life-saving operations to at least 2,000 patients and address Uganda's growing… Read more »

Uganda: Justice Actors Cautioned On Human Rights As Ahead of Elections

Uganda's security forces and justice actors have been urged to uphold human rights as the country heads into the election season, with officials stressing that violations will not… Read more »

Uganda: I'm Not Ashamed to Say I'll Back Museveni - Mao

Democratic Party (DP) President-General Norbert Mao has openly declared his support for President Museveni's 2026 re-election bid, saying he is neither "ashamed nor afraid" to back… Read more »

Uganda: Police Clears Nup Rally in Nateete, Blocks Katwe Grounds Over Safety Concerns

The Uganda Police Force has cleared the National Unity Platform (NUP) to hold a post-nomination rally in Nateete but rejected the party's request to use Katwe Grounds, citing… Read more »

Uganda: Democratic Party Confirms Support for Museveni in 2026 Polls

The Democratic Party (DP) has confirmed it will support President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general elections, marking the latest move under its cooperation agreement with the… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Gume Declares Independent Bid for 2026 After Losing NRM Flag

KALIRO -- The State Minister for Cooperatives and incumbent MP for Bulamogi Northwest constituency, Frederick Ngobi Gume, has declared that he will return to the 2026 elections as… Read more »

Uganda: NRM, Independents Dominate Ntungamo Nominations As Opposition Struggles for Space

The nomination exercise in Ntungamo District has been dominated by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a surge of independent candidates, leaving opposition parties… Read more »

Uganda: East African Youth Call for Dialogue, Inclusion to End Regional Conflicts

Youth delegates from eight East African Community (EAC) member states have issued a united call to regional leaders--particularly those in conflict-affected countries--to… Read more »

Uganda: Govt, WFP Roll Out 'Nutri-Bus' to Feed Karamoja's Children

The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and Lions Club International, has launched the Nutri-School Bus, a new initiative aimed at fighting… Read more »