The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Oyam North Constituency, David Galla Okullu, has withdrawn from the parliamentary race.Okullu announced his decision at Aleka Sub-county, saying his withdrawal was aimed at promoting service delivery and development in Oyam District, which he
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 High Court of Uganda has set January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging the nomination of candidates for the Nakawa Division West parliamentary seat, escalating a dispute that has already caused sharp exchanges among aspirants.According to a hearing notice issued on Ja
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
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
The Electoral Commission (EC) recently ejected Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East parliamentary race.It argued that the academic document he relied on for his nomination did not meet the minimum academic qualification set out under Section 4 (1)(c) of the Parliamentary Elections Act (PE
NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi has pledged to launch an independent inquiry into the alleged brutalization of fishing communities if elected in 2026.KAMPALA, Uganda — National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi has reaffirmed a strict “no-independents” policy, urging his supporter
The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed claims by National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu that the National Voters Register contains irregularities, describing the allegations as false and misleading.In a statement issued on December 28, 2025, EC
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
The Electoral Commission has denominated National Unity Platform, (NUP) flagbearer for Isingiro North Constituency.Ntanda Shalif Hakim who was contesting against the Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Bright Rwamirama in a letter dated 19th December, 2025.According to the Elect
