The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections, with a strong focus on media collaboration.Mariam Wangadya, Chairperson of the UHRC, called on the government
The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has refuted reports suggesting it is organising a street procession to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, calling the claims false and misleading.In a statement ,UJA President Mathias Rukundo clarified that the association has not planned any publ
The Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG) has sounded the alarm over increasing threats to press freedom, urging authorities to guarantee the safety and independence of journalists ahead of the 2026 general elections.Speaking during a joint press conference held in Kampala to mark the
The Forum for Democratic Change has announced that whoever would like to contest for the party presidential flag bearer position will have to cough up Shs 5 million. Parliamentary hopefuls, on the other hand, will have to part with Shs 100,000.All this was revealed as the party announced t
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has dropped another hammer as it gears up for the 2026 general elections: anyone eyeing the party’s presidential flag must cough up a cool Shs 20 million just to be nominated.Speaking during the release of the party’s election roadmap, UPC Electoral
Tensions are boiling over in Mityana District as leaders and voters slam the Electoral Commission for failing to deliver voter registers, just months before Uganda heads to the 2026 general elections.Leaders accuse the Commission of rushing to roll out electoral activities without putting
Sheikh Umar Ibrahim Gugumiza has been officially sworn in as the new Kadhi of Kayunga Muslim District during a ceremony held at the District Main Mosque.The oath of office was administered by Haj Yunus Kamya, the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Electoral Commission Regional Commission
As Uganda gears up for the 2025/2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has officially commenced the display of the national voters register, a critical step in the country’s electoral process.The exercise, which begins on April, 25 will run until May, 15, 2025, i
The display of the national voters' register experienced a slow start in Moroto Municipality on the first day, as voter turnout remained alarmingly low.At several polling stations, including the Police Boma Ground, there was not a single person present to check their names by 4 PM, le
President Museveni has reappointed several senior political figures and former government officials as presidential advisors, signalling continuity and trust in familiar hands as he consolidates his political and policy agenda.The appointments, made under Article 172 of th
