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Electoral integrity at risk due to security violence and vote buying

Electoral integrity at risk due to security violence and vote buying

Uganda’s upcoming 2026 general elections face serious threats to credibility and public trust due to persistent security-related violence, vote buying, and a lack of transparency in the electoral process, according to governance experts.Speaking at a stakeholders’ dialogue organised in

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NRM Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson Daniel Kidega Nominated, Vows to Steer Party Growth

NRM Northern Uganda Vice Chairperson Daniel Kidega Nominated, Vows to Steer Party Growth

Daniel Kidega, the current NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda, has officially been nominated to continue serving in this key regional position.His nomination marks a significant moment for the party, especially as it seeks to consolidate its structures and expand its influence across

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Ibanda Security Chiefs, NRM Aspirants Unite for Peaceful Primaries Ahead of 2026 Polls

Ibanda Security Chiefs, NRM Aspirants Unite for Peaceful Primaries Ahead of 2026 Polls

In a joint effort to safeguard peace ahead of the 2026 general elections, security leaders in Ibanda District on Wednesday met with all National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants contesting for various positions, from Local Council V to parliamentary seats.The meeting, held at the distri

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NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has instituted a special investigative committee to examine allegations of sexual harassment and electoral malpractice involving some of its aspirants for the 2026 general elections.Party president Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, popularly known as Bobi Wine,

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Calvin Echodu Nominated for NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Seat

Calvin Echodu Nominated for NRM Eastern Uganda Vice Chairperson Seat

Calvin Echodu has officially entered the race for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda after being nominated by the party electoral commission.Echodu was nominated on Wednesday afternoon amidst supporters who thronged the NRM electoral commission headquarters .

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Adrine Kobusingye Nominated for NRM Women's League Chairperson Seat

Adrine Kobusingye Nominated for NRM Women's League Chairperson Seat

Bushenyi Businesswoman Adrine Kobusigye has been nominated by the NRM electoral commission for the position of National Women's League Chairperson.Kobusingye was nominated on Wednesday afternoon by Jane Alisemeera Babiiha, a commissioner with the NRM electoral commission.Speaki

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NUP’s Bid to Reclaim Kawempe Takes New Twist: Bobi Wine’s Brother Accuses Rival of Being NRM Agent

NUP’s Bid to Reclaim Kawempe Takes New Twist: Bobi Wine’s Brother Accuses Rival of Being NRM Agent

Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, a founding member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and former head of mobilisation during the party’s formative years, has voiced serious concerns about what he perceives as a deliberate effort by elements within the ruling National R

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Pressure Mounts in Kyagulanyi’s Camp as Besigye’s PFF Attracts Thousands of Aspirants Ahead of 2026

Pressure Mounts in Kyagulanyi’s Camp as Besigye’s PFF Attracts Thousands of Aspirants Ahead of 2026

Barely two months of existence, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has attracted over 10,000 individuals, picking nomination forms to contest under the new party in the 2026 elections.The large number of aspirants, coming at a time when PFF’s found

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Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC bans political campaigns near schools, markets

Koboko RDC Emmy MitalaThe resident district commissioner (RDC) of Koboko, Emmy Mitala, has banned all political campaign activities in or near schools, health centres, and markets, citing concerns over public safety and disruption of essential services.

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Veteran Journalist, Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha Nominated by NRM as MP for Sheema South

Veteran Journalist, Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha Nominated by NRM as MP for Sheema South

Celebrated media practitioner and businessman Johnson Musinguzi Byarabaha has been officially nominated by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission to contest in the party primaries for Sheema County South, ahead of Uganda's 2026 general elections.Musinguzi, widely known

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