Uganda: Alarm Raised Over Besigye's Health

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised renewed alarm over the deteriorating health of its leader and four time presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye, saying the… 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: 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: 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: Police Dismiss Claims of High Death Toll in Wamala Election Protests

Police in the Wamala region have dismissed reports claiming that a large number of people died during demonstrations that followed the conclusion of parliamentary and presidential… Read more »

Uganda: Elections Conducted Without Biometric Verification Fall Short of the Law - Munyagwa

Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has raised serious concerns over the credibility of 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: 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: 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: Kasese and the Politics of Return - What NRM's Sweep Really Tells Us

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Uganda: Speaker Among Leads Parliament in Tribute to Late Ngora Woman MP Isodo

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Wednesday led Members of Parliament in paying tribute to the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Owiny-Dollo Urges Integrity, Humility As He Bids Farewell to Judiciary Staff

Chief Justice Emeritus Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has urged Judiciary staff to uphold integrity, patience, and humility in public service as he marked the end of his tenure,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Targets 10.4 Percent Growth in Fy 2026/27 As Budget Envelope Shrinks

Government has projected a sharp acceleration in economic growth to 10.4 percent in the 2026/27 financial year, describing the period as a critical turning point toward upper… Read more »

Uganda: 'I Was Rigged, but Lessons Learnt' - Nina Roz Eyes Political Comeback

Musician-turned-politician Nina Kankunda, popularly known as Nina Roz, has spoken out following her defeat in the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament race, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Minister Kawuki Calls for Unity and Loyalty to the Kabaka Ahead of Local Govt Polls

As Uganda transitions from recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections and prepares for upcoming local government polls, the Minister responsible for Local… Read more »

Uganda: Judiciary Charts New Course With Sixth Strategic Plan, Aiming for Efficiency and Accessibility

The Acting Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has chaired a pivotal meeting of the Planning, Development and Finance Committee to deliberate on the Draft Judiciary Sixth Strategic… Read more »

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: 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: 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 »

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: KCCA Seeks Shs.6.018 Billion to Boost Street Cleaners' Salaries

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is seeking an additional Shs.6.018 billion to increase the daily wages of street cleaners from Shs.6,000 to Shs.10,000. Read more »

Uganda: Nabbanja Urges National Unity, Development Focus After Museveni Election Win

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has called on Ugandans to rally behind national development programmes and maintain peace following President Museveni's victory in the January 15,… Read more »

Uganda: BVVK Machines Were Necessary As NRM Vote Was Previously Rigged, Says Kiwanda

The Chairperson of the National Consultative Forum (NCF) and former NRM Vice Chairperson for the Buganda region, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, has defended the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »