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Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w

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Rejected by NRM, Mbatekamwa Bounces Back with Surprise Mbarara Mayor Bid

Rejected by NRM, Mbatekamwa Bounces Back with Surprise Mbarara Mayor Bid

Igara West Member of Parliament, Mbatekamwa Gaffa Louis, has officially declared his intention to run for Mbarara City Mayor as an independent candidate. His announcement comes just weeks after he was denied the National Resistance Movement (NRM) nomination duri

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NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

Tensions have escalated in Lira City’s City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on allegations of electoral malpractice during the ongoing party primaries.Dray was arrested on Thursday morning after s

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Embarrassing Moment for Nabbanja as She’s Punched in the Face After Trying to Block Co-Member's Win

Embarrassing Moment for Nabbanja as She’s Punched in the Face After Trying to Block Co-Member's Win

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has found herself at the centre of a shocking and embarrassing scene following a violent incident linked to the recently concluded NRM party primaries in Bugangaizi East Constituency.

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PFF Raises Alarm Over Security Role in 2026 Elections, Announces Primary Dates

PFF Raises Alarm Over Security Role in 2026 Elections, Announces Primary Dates

The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised concerns about the growing involvement of security forces in Uganda’s electoral processes, warning that recent incidents during the NRM primaries could foreshadow more serious challenges in the 2026 general elections.Speaking at a party b

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Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns NRM Primary Violence, Calls for Peaceful Elections

Archbishop Ssemogerere Condemns NRM Primary Violence, Calls for Peaceful Elections

The Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, warning that such incidents erode Uganda’s democratic foundations and social cohesion.Speakin

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Museveni Vows Crackdown on Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

Museveni Vows Crackdown on Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy

President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as “self-seekers” accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.In a strongly-worded message directed at fellow NRM members and the Bazzukulu (grandchildren), the P

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'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the

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Rebellion in Museveni’s Cabinet? Betty Amongi Rumored to Defy NRM After Brutal Defeat

Rebellion in Museveni’s Cabinet? Betty Amongi Rumored to Defy NRM After Brutal Defeat

Speculation is rife in Uganda’s political circles after Minister Betty Amongi, a prominent figure in President Yoweri Museveni’s NRM government, suffered a surprising setback in the recently concluded NRM party primaries.Betty Amongi, who currently serves as

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Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

Judiciary Announces Court Holiday, Duty Judges to Handle Urgent Cases

The Judiciary of Uganda has officially begun its annual court 

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