The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed a petition challenging the nomination of NRM’s John Bosco Seguya Lubyayi as a candidate in the Mawokota South parliamentary race, ruling that his candidature is lawful and valid.In a decision dated January 5, 2026, EC Chairperson Justice Simon
Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo with other officials poses for a photo with members of the General Court Martial and Leadership Code TribunalPrincipal Judge Jane Frances Abodo has called on military courts to strictly observe constitutional standards while exercising judicial authority,
When Dr Sarah Bireete was rounded up from her house and taken to Natete Police station, I received nervous messages from friends asking me whether I was safe.Because Dr Bireete and I have done plenty of political talk shows together, and often agree on almost everything – oftentimes comp
The second Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament, Gen. Moses Ali, has dismissed media reports suggesting that his health has deteriorated to the extent that his doctor advised him to choose between his life and active politics.The veteran politician described the allegations as ba
Former presidential candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has criticised Uganda’s opposition leaders, accusing them of inconsistency, lack of sacrifice, and weak ideological grounding—factors he says have significantly undermined their credibility and appeal to voters.Tumukunde, a former
On Tuesday, NRM Candidate YK Museveni held his campaign rally for Kawempe Division and this was venued at Kawempe Mbogo grounds.The rally started well with area NRM elders’ council chairman John Fisher Kasenge (who also works with Uganda Land Commission) introducing the big people presen
The High Court in Kampala has struck out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of ruling NRM flag-bearer, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, ruling that the case was filed outside the strict timelines set by law.In a ruling delivered on January 6
Kampala — The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has said it cannot release certified academic certificates for a Mawogola North parliamentary candidate, distancing itself from a growing legal dispute unfolding amid one of the most politically charged races in the constituency.In
Frank Ntambi has made his position loud and unmistakably clear — he wants nothing to do with NRM or President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.I Can Never Work for NRM — Frank NtambiMedia personality and outspoken social commentator Frank Ntambi has made his position loud and unmistakably
Wakiso — Disqualified National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Mathias Walukagga has endorsed Emmanuel Magoola, a former party rival, in the Busiro East parliamentary race, throwing the opposition contest into fresh uncertainty ahead of the January 15 general elections.Walukagga was rec
