Ugandan municipal elections were hit by low voter turnout and claims of fraud, with officials in Masaka and Soroti reporting ballot stuffing and arrests during the mayoral polls.Polling stations across Uganda were hit by a combination of low turnout and reports of widespread malpractice on
Fears for the life of outgoing Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi have intensified after he was charged with terrorism and remanded to Kitalya Prison, a move that has unsettled opposition leaders and sharpened political anxiety across the country.Kivumbi, who also serves as the N
The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Ssewava, has commended inter-religious leaders for their role in mobilising Ugandans to participate peacefully in the 2026 general elections, urging them to remain committed to supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resi
The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening political interference in Uganda’s courts.Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde (R) has vehemently criticised the appointment of
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the ongoing election period, warning against actions that could destabilise the country.Gen. Kulayigye said elections are cond
Mwenda said that if he were in the NUP leader’s position, he would concede defeat after the elections and seek a working relationship with Museveni. Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has urged National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine to reconsider his post-
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
A mix of political inclusivity, voter vigilance, improved security and comparisons of past leadership records propelled Gerald Karuhanga back to Parliament as the Member of Parliament for Ntungamo Municipality in the January 15, 2026, general elections.Karuhanga, a former Alliance for Nati
The LCIII chairperson's vehicle was set ablaze by angry youthsPolice in Adjumani district are investigating an incident in which a vehicle belonging to the Adjumani Town Council LC III chairperson, Lawrence Mangapi, was set on fire following a post-election confrontation.The inciden
In a dramatic pre-election political move, Stella Birah Nambuya, President of the Deliberate Vote and leader of the Republican Women and Youth Party, announced that a coalition of nine political parties has thrown its weight behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the upcoming general election
