Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new 12th Parliament and marking the exit of seasoned legislators from national politics.Kampala, Uganda: The 2026 parliamentary elections del
ARROGANCE: Gender Minister Betty Amongi lost the Lira City Woman slot due to her arrogance. Her desire to take on her fellow Minister Ruth Aceng while abandoning her Oyam South constituency.Uganda’s 2026 general elections have delivered one of the biggest political upheavals in recent hi
Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026, have delivered a major political shake-up, with several high-profile opposition legislators losing their seats and bringing an end to some of the most influential careers in the 11th Parliament. The results underscore s
Results from the recently concluded general elections in Greater Masaka, Mbale, and Kigezi regions point to a broad political realignment marked by the rejection of incumbents, the return of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in traditionally competitive areas, and a mixed performan
Before wrapping up his re-election campaigns at Kololo tomorrow, Jan 13, President Yoweri Museveni made a calculated move: he returned to regions he had already visited. From Arua in West Nile, to Iganga in Busoga, and finally Kasese in the Rwenzori sub-region, the message was clear—these were
There are moments in a nation’s life when an external decision, seemingly adverse, even unfair, forces an uncomfortable but necessary reckoning.The recent tightening of United States visa conditions for Ugandans, including the introduction of substantial visa bonds, is one such moment. I
In the intricate dance of international diplomacy, the relationship between the United States and Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni has proven to be a masterclass in strategic alignment. Diplomat Buyinza Adam Luzindana, a key figure in Museveni’s diplomatic circle, articulates the r
Key opposition parliamentary candidates have defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), pledging to mobilise votes for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of the 2026 general elections.The defectors were on Wednesday unveiled by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebw
The United States Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp, is among nearly 30 ambassadors and senior overseas diplomats quietly recalled by the Trump administration as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle at the State Department, according to a report by The Guardian. The recalls, which were c
President Salva Kiir chairs an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers in Juba on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to discuss key peace agreement amendments.The Council of Ministers has announced the establishment of a specialised payment mechanism designed to expedite the clearance o
