The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, keeping in place the Electoral Commission (EC) decision that removed him from the ballot for Budiope East constituency (Buyende District).In a judgment delivered electronically on January 9, 2026, J
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has suspended Kyambogo University Guild President Andama Emmanuel for six weeks after he attended a closed-door engagement organised by the State House Investors Protection Unit, a body under the Office of the President.In a statement released on January 9
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
