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How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

Research shows Uganda’s police operate as a pillar of the ruling NRM, shaping campaigns, suppressing opposition and mobilising youth ahead of the 2026 elections, raising concerns over partisan policing.How Uganda’s police became Museveni’s political weapon ahead of the 2026 elections

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Masaka NRM Candidate Risks Disqualification as EC Calls Monday Meeting to Decide Her Fate

Masaka NRM Candidate Risks Disqualification as EC Calls Monday Meeting to Decide Her Fate

The NRM Candidate for the position of Masaka rural Woman MP position Joanita Lule is having sleepless nights after the Electoral Commission summoned her to appear for a meeting at its headquarters in Kampala on Monday.Nalule is being investigated by the EC after a concerned voter petitione

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Uganda: Kyagwe Chief, Religious Leaders Call for Peace Ahead of Elections

Uganda: Kyagwe Chief, Religious Leaders Call for Peace Ahead of Elections

Religious leaders have urged Ugandans to uphold peace, love, and unity as the country approaches the general elections amid rising political tensions.The call was made during New Year's Day Mass at St. Paul's Catholic Parish in Mukono Municipality, where Father Paul Sebitoogo appealed to c

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NRM Flagbearer’s Supporter Shot Dead in Clash with Rival Minister’s Guards

NRM Flagbearer’s Supporter Shot Dead in Clash with Rival Minister’s Guards

The confrontations left one person dead and three others critically injured following the night shooting at the Apasi trading center in Ogongora Sub-county on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Saidi Eteru, a resident of Orungo, Aridi, reported to be a supporter of NRM flag beare

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Former Bishop Stuart University Guild President Disqualified from Isingiro North Parliamentary Race

Former Bishop Stuart University Guild President Disqualified from Isingiro North Parliamentary Race

The Electoral Commission has disqualified Ankunda Best Arnold, a former Bishop Stuart University guild president, from the Isingiro North parliamentary race after ruling that his nomination papers were invalid.Ankunda, who rose to public attention through student leadership at Bishop Stuar

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EC Disqualifies NUP Candidate Challenging Minister Kasaija in Buyanja

EC Disqualifies NUP Candidate Challenging Minister Kasaija in Buyanja

Kibaale District, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Christopher Ategeka, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Buyanja County parliamentary race, dealing a blow to the opposition party ahead of the 2026 general elections.Ategeka had been nominated on Oc

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Byabakama Disqualifies PFF Candidate from Isingiro North Race

Byabakama Disqualifies PFF Candidate from Isingiro North Race

The Electoral Commission has denominated Arnold Ankunda Best the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) candidate in the race to represent the electorates of Isingiro North County to Parliament.In the letter signed by Justice Byabakama, the Commission also found out that Ankunda had nine valid

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Backlash as EC Denominates Magogo Rival for Buyende MP Race

Backlash as EC Denominates Magogo Rival for Buyende MP Race

Critics have cited the Buyende decision alongside other recent nomination disputes involving high-profile contests to argue that challengers to powerful incumbents face heightened procedural hurdlesDaniel Mulirire (R) and MagogoThe Electoral Commission has annulled the parliamentary

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Tororo Municipality MP Candidate, Shyam Tanna’s Mobilizer Dies Mysteriously

Tororo Municipality MP Candidate, Shyam Tanna’s Mobilizer Dies Mysteriously

One of the chief mobilizer for Shyam Tanna contesting to become MP Tororo Municipality against the incumbent, Apollo Yeri Ofwono has been found dead under mysterious circumstances.Khalid Saleh Muyaga died in a corridor next to Capital Pub in Tororo Municipality in the morning of Friday, De

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EC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections

EC disqualifies Magogo’s rival from Budiope East race days to 2026 elections

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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