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02 Jan '26
The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE
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31 Dec '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — Opposition leader Kizza Besigye decried what he called ongoing persecution Tuesday as the High Court entered not guilty pleas on his behalf after he and two co-accused refused to respond to amended treason charges.The retired colonel told Justice Emmanuel Baguma that he
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31 Dec '25
Tension and confusion marked a political gathering in Mubende Municipality after members of the National Unity Platform who had earlier defected to the National Resistance Movement made an abrupt return to NUP, citing what they described as empty promises from government officials.The grou
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29 Dec '25
President Museveni has hailed businessman and economist Amos Nzeyi as a key contributor to Uganda's economic transformation, citing the role of indigenous entrepreneurs in driving the country's development agenda.Museveni made the remarks in a speech delivered on his behalf by Deputy Speak
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26 Dec '25
Buyende, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has disqualified independent candidate, Daniel Mulirire from contesting for the Budiope East parliamentary seat, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, who accused the Commission of denying candidat
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26 Dec '25
Vice President Jessica Alupo received her certificate after being declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman MP seat at the Electoral Commission offices in Katakwi.Katakwi, Uganda: Uganda’s Vice President Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo Rose Epel has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi
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25 Dec '25
Uganda’s eight presidential candidates will mark Christmas Day at different locations across the country as the 2026 election campaigns intensify, with some contenders slowing down due to funding constraints, health challenges, and logistical hurdles, while others push on with packed schedules.
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25 Dec '25
A fresh political storm is brewing ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections after Pastor Joseph Sserwadda, a well-known Born-Again Christian leader, spoke out strongly against calls for voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting.Pastor Sserwadda, the Lead Pastor at Victory
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22 Dec '25
President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he is unhappy with the continued detention of Kizza Besigye, whom he described as a personal friend with whom they fought together during the NRA bushwar.President Yoweri Museveni has stated that he is unhappy with the continued detention of Kizza
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18 Dec '25
The government has announced early payment of December salaries and pensions for public officers and pensioners, directing that all payments be processed by December 23, 2025, ahead of the festive season.In a circular dated December 12, 2025, the Ministry of Public Service instructed all r