Uganda: Winfred Nakandi Defends NUP Vetting Process Amid Scrutiny Over Credibility

As the National Unity Platform (NUP) continues its vetting process ahead of the 2026 general elections, Kampala District Woman MP aspirant Winfred Nakandi has spoken out in strong… Read more »

Uganda: Rwashande Denies Claims of Military Interference in Lwemiyaga Primaries

Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande has dismissed allegations of military interference in the recently concluded NRM parliamentary primaries in Lwemiyaga County. Read more »

Uganda: Murari Denies Insulting Mbarara Residents in Viral Screenshot

Former Mbarara City mayoral aspirant Seith Murari has disowned a viral screenshot circulating on social media that appears to show him insulting the people of Mbarara, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Politicians Raise Alarm Over Election Integrity and Apathy in Uganda

As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, a storm of concern is brewing over the integrity of the country's electoral processes. Read more »

Uganda: 'No Flag, No Support' - Mubende NUP Hopeful Defies Party Unity Call

A prominent National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary hopeful in Mubende has caused uproar after declaring she will not support any other candidate if the party denies her the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Growing Mental Health Crisis Behind Suicide Attempts

Suicide is not a mental illness, but more often than not, it is the loud cry of an unspoken pain, a symptom of an unseen battle waged deep within. Read more »

Uganda: Disputed NRM Kampala Mayoral Primaries Spark Uproar Over Electoral Malpractice

Several aspirants in the National Resistance Movement's Kampala Lord Mayoral primaries have rejected the results, citing blatant voter bribery, interference by party structures,… Read more »

Uganda: Parliament Resumes Amid Concerns of Low Attendance and Post-Primary Fallout

Parliament is set to resume its sittings on Tuesday, July 29, after a two-month recess dominated by political party primaries--but concerns are mounting over potentially low… Read more »

Uganda: UPC Defies Court Order, Extends Akena's Term and Suspends Party Rules

The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) has gone ahead with a controversial extraordinary delegates' conference that extended Jimmy Akena's term as party president by one year, despite… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Sam Mayanja Appeals Against Court Order On Kaazi Land

State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja has appealed a recent court order that stopped him from interfering with Kabaka's land in Kaazi, Wakiso district. Read more »

Uganda: David Okwere Vows to Spur Development After Winning Bukedea MP Flag in NRM Primaries

David Beecham Okwere has said time is now to spur development of Bukedea constituency after winning the NRM flag in the just concluded primaries. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Politics Under Pressure As Leaders Call for Change, Trust, and a Return to Service

Uganda's political system is under the spotlight as leaders and analysts raise serious concerns about the way politics is being practiced today. Many are calling for big changes to… Read more »

Uganda: Mbwatekamwa, Kissanja Walk Out of Mubende Tally Centre in Protest

Igara West legislator Louis Gaffa Mbwatekamwa, along with Mubende District LCV chairperson aspirant Vicent 'Kissanja' Tumusiime Gahanga, dramatically walked out of the tally centre… Read more »

Uganda: Lawyers, Actvitists Defend Judiciary Amid Museveni's Threat

A group of lawyers, activists, and civil society leaders has strongly condemned President Museveni's recent remarks attacking judicial officers over the granting of bail, warning… Read more »

Uganda: Parish Chief Sentenced to Prison for Stealing PDM Funds in Koboko

A Parish Chief in Koboko District has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to stealing funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government program… Read more »

Uganda: Mayor Irar Retains NRM Flag for Kotido Municipality

Peter Abrahams Irar, the incumbent mayor of Kotido Municipality, has retained the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag after a commanding win in the party's mayoral… Read more »

Uganda: Namyalo Condemns Multiple Voting in Wakiso and Kampala NRM Primaries

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo, the head of the Office of the National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has strongly condemned incidents of multiple voting reported… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos Erupts in Iganga As Voters Accuse FFU Officer of Disrupting NRM Primaries

Tension erupted at Kasokoso Primary School in Iganga Municipality on Thursday after voters turned against a police officer attached to the Field Force Unit (FFU), accusing him of… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout in Mukono Blamed On Aspirants Not Mobilising Voters

Low voter turnout marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for the Local Council 5 seat in Mukono District, with many polling stations--especially in party… Read more »

Uganda: Low Turnout Mars NRM Primaries in Mbale City As Voters Say They Didn't Know Candidates

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries for local government positions in Mbale City were marked by alarmingly low voter turnout, as many residents said they were… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Deploys New Returning Officer to Namutumba Amid Election Scandal

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has appointed a new Returning Officer in Namutumba District following the arrest of Richard Mwanja, the official… Read more »

Uganda: Chaos and Low Voter Turnout Mar NRM Primaries in Kabale District

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) local government primaries in Kabale District were marred by low voter turnout and chaotic scenes, particularly in Kabale Municipality,… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Registrar Arrested in Arua Over Premature Issuance of Results Forms

Police in Arua Vurra District have arrested a National Resistance Movement (NRM) registrar over the unauthorized issuance of Declaration of Results (DR) forms to a candidate ahead… Read more »

Uganda: Namutumba NRM Registrar Arrested Over Alleged Alteration of Primary Election Results

Police in Namutumba district have arrested Richard Mwanja, the Namutumba NRM registrar, over allegations of altering results for candidates in the NRM parliamentary race. Read more »

Uganda: NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

Tensions have escalated in Lira City's City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on… Read more »