polling official under the watch of police inserts holes on the edges of the plastic buckets to allow fitting of security seals in Gulu cityGulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Polling at Limu Medical Flats Polling Station (OI-LZ) in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City, was thrown into chaos on Thu
KAMPALA, Uganda — Security agencies have launched a massive investigation into a sophisticated gold-smuggling ring allegedly used to funnel untraceable international funds into the 2026 general election, sparking fears of a foreign-backed plot to destabilize the country.At the center of
The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting
He previously faced sustained criticism from opposition politicians and sections of civil society over the handling of the 2021 presidential election petition challenging President Yoweri Museveni’s re-election.Owiny-Dollo attended luncheon with Justices of the Supreme Court alongside ju
The 2026 general elections in Kayunga District have unveiled a shocking narrative involving allegations of electoral malpractice, intimidation, and political manipulation, with Moses Karangwa at the center of the storm. The election results have brought a considerable shift in political allegianc
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
The High Court in Accra has granted a perpetual injunction against Afia Schwarzenegger and Shatta Wale, preventing them from making or repeating defamatory statements about broadcast journalist Kwasi Aboagye. The ruling followed their failure to enter an appearance or file a defence after being p
Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new 12th Parliament and marking the exit of seasoned legislators from national politics.Kampala, Uganda: The 2026 parliamentary elections del
Hajati Madina Nsereko is the Kawempe South Member of Parliament-elect. Running on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, Nsereko defeated candidates from both opposition parties and independents, securing victory in a constituency often viewed as competitive and politically diverse.
The Internal Security Organisation ISO has asked Parliament for an additional Shs218 billion in the 2026/27 financial year to strengthen intelligence collection and improve monitoring of the Parish Development Model PDM amid growing concerns over corruption and weak oversight.The request w
