January 20
Uganda: The Hidden Costs of Uganda's Internet Blackout
Uganda's economy is now deeply digitized. Mobile money platforms alone process hundreds of billions of shillings daily, serving as the primary financial arteries for the informal… Read more »
Uganda: Kasese - Celebrations After Decisive Victory for NRM
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is celebrating a significant milestone after winning six parliamentary seats for the first time in Kasese District. Read more »
Uganda: Runner-Up in Kalungu West Parliamentary Race Demands Recount After Razor-Thin Loss
Ismail Ssemakula Saaja, the runner-up in the Kalungu West parliamentary race in Kalungu District, is seeking a recount of votes cast in Thursday's elections. Read more »
Uganda: NRM Chest-Thumping After Buganda Wins
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is celebrating what it describes as a political comeback in Buganda, claiming it has flipped the region after suffering heavy losses in the… Read more »
Uganda: Queen Amolo Petitions Over Error in Name On Ballot
Queen Dorothy Amolo, one of the candidates for the Oyam South Constituency parliamentary seat has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) after discovering that her name was… Read more »
Uganda: From District Council to Parliament - Rwabugumi Takes Rubabo County
The incumbent Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, has been elected the new Member of Parliament for Rubabo County. Read more »
Uganda: Teso Region - 11 MPs Lose Parliamentary Seats
The 2026 general elections have dramatically reshaped the Teso sub-region's political landscape, eliminating at least eleven Members of Parliament, including senior ministers and… Read more »
January 19
East Africa: Uganda - EAC Observers Criticize Parties Over 'Too Many' Independent Candidates
The East African Community (EAC) Election Observation Mission has highlighted internal conflicts and organizational weaknesses within Uganda's political parties, warning that these… Read more »
Uganda: How U.S. Think Tank Predicted Museveni, Kyagulanyi Performance With Near Accuracy
As Uganda headed to the polls on 15 January 2026 for the presidential and parliamentary elections, a U.S.-based think tank predicted that President Museveni was likely to win the… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Outlines Priorities for New Term After Election Victory
Ugandan President-elect Yoweri Museveni on Sunday outlined key priorities for his next term in office, pledging to focus on wealth creation, poverty eradication, improved public… Read more »
Uganda: Elections - NRM Sweeps Rukungiri District
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all parliamentary seats in Rukungiri District, traditionally considered a backbone of opposition politics in Uganda. Read more »
Uganda: Crispus Kiyonga Back As NRM Dominates Kasese and Bundibugyo in Parliamentary Elections
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all six parliamentary seats in Kasese District and captured two of three seats in Bundibugyo District, according to results declared… Read more »
Uganda: UHRC - Uganda's 2026 Polls Largely Peaceful Despite Tech Failures, Rights Concerns
The Uganda Human Rights Commission has raised concern over rights violations during the January 15, 2026, general elections, citing an internet shutdown, isolated incidents of… Read more »
Uganda: Fr Onen Concedes Defeat to Mao in Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary Race
Incumbent Laroo-Pece Division legislator, Fr Charles Onen, has conceded defeat to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in the just-concluded… Read more »
Uganda: Finca Supports Flood-Affected Traders
FINCA Uganda said earlier last week that it had begun the process of providing more than Shs100 million in relief to its clients -- traders in downtown Kampala -- whose businesses… Read more »
January 18
Uganda: Yoweri Museveni Extends 40-Year Rule With 71.65 Percent Victory
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the winner of the January 15, 2026 presidential election, securing a seventh term and… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Internet Connection Partially Restored After 5-Day Shutdown
Uganda restored internet services on Sunday after a five-day nationwide shutdown imposed during the general elections, a move authorities said was intended to curb the misuse of… Read more »
Uganda: Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo Retires After Four Decades of Legal Service
Today, Uganda's Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, retires at the age of 70, concluding a legal and public service career spanning over forty years. Read more »
Uganda: Mpuuga, Bwanika Fall As NRM Gains Ground in Greater Masaka
At least 18 incumbent Members of Parliament in the greater Masaka sub-region lost their seats in the January 15 general elections, triggering a major political shake-up and opening… Read more »
Uganda: Ankole Region - Thirteen Incumbents Lose Seats
At least thirteen incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking a major political shake-up across several… Read more »
Uganda: Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North Constituency
The Kampala District Returning Officer, Rashid Hashakya, has officially declared Erias Nalukoola the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, securing more than 34,000… Read more »
Uganda: Paul Mwiru Back As NUP Wins 8 Seats in Busoga
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has expanded its parliamentary presence in the Busoga sub-region, winning eight seats compared to just one in the previous term. Read more »
Uganda: Robert Wandwasi Falls As Mbale Incumbents Lose Seats
Three incumbent Members of Parliament in Mbale District have lost their seats following the just-concluded parliamentary elections. Read more »
Uganda: Bahati On List of 9 Incumbents Beaten in Kigezi
The number of incumbent Members of Parliament who have lost their seats in the general election in the Kigezi region has risen to nine. Read more »
January 16
Uganda: Uganda - Eight Feared Dead in Butambala Voter Security Clash
At least eight people are feared dead following clashes between voters and security forces in Butambala District last night. Read more »
