The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
Businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and Tugume Boniface are at the centre of controversy after chaos at the Bushenyi tally centre as Igara West was decided by just 880 votes.A photo combo of Businessman and Bushenyi NRM boss Hassan Bassajabala (L) and Igara County West parliamentary candidate
Speaking in an interview with Sanyuka Television, Nsibambi expressed disappointment in the calibre of opposition MPs who swept several seats across Buganda.Opposition MPs Elected in Buganda Aren’t Fit to Be Councillors – Yusuf NsibambiOutgoing Member of Parliament for Mawokota S
Journalist Bwayo Emma, the NRM flag bearer for the Namisindwa District LCV chairperson seat, has been declared the winner of the local council elections held on Thursday, 22nd January.Bwayo secured 37,170 votes, defeating the incumbent chairman Jackson Wakweika, who polled 21,619 votes, ac
The High Court in Accra has granted a perpetual injunction against Afia Schwarzenegger and Shatta Wale, preventing them from making or repeating defamatory statements about broadcast journalist Kwasi Aboagye. The ruling followed their failure to enter an appearance or file a defence after being p
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
The Internal Security Organisation ISO has asked Parliament for an additional Shs218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen intelligence collection and improve monitoring of the Parish Development Model PDM amid growing concerns over corruption and weak oversight.The request w
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has registered a clean sweep in the Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leadership elections in Kira Municipality, winning all contested positions in polls held on Tuesday at Kira Secondary School.By the time journalists arrived at the polling
Maseruka, currently lives alone in his unfinished home in Nakisunga. He says he has no lover and is childless.At just 25 years old, Robert Maseruka has achieved what many veteran politicians spend decades pursuing. Last week, the resident of Nakisunga in Mukono District defeated the
Ngora Woman MP Stella Apolot Isodo died after a brief illness while being rushed to Mulago Hospital, Speaker Anita Among has said, hailing her as a servant leader and advocate for women’s rights.Speaker Anita Among laying a wreath on the casket carrying the Late Ngora Woman MP Stella Apo
