The Electoral Commission (EC) has cautioned Ugandans against remaining at polling stations after casting their ballots, warning that such actions could trigger chaos and undermine public order during the January 15, 2026 general elections.The warning follows repeated calls by opposition Na
In a dramatic pre-election political move, Stella Birah Nambuya, President of the Deliberate Vote and leader of the Republican Women and Youth Party, announced that a coalition of nine political parties has thrown its weight behind President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the upcoming general election
As Uganda approaches its general elections on January 15, 2026, tensions are escalating over potential communication blackouts, with the Uganda Communications Commission – UCC issuing a stern warning about the use of BitChat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app promoted by opposition leaders.
Uncertainty continues to surround the parliamentary status of Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi following a petition challenging his nomination over alleged irregularities related to the constituency he contested.The petition, filed by Ivan Bwowe, a lawyer representing the People’s
Bitcoin has surged after weeks of volatile trading, climbing above the USD 90,000 level. As of 9:42 am IST, it was priced at USD 93,866, signalling potential further upside. Although cryptocurrency markets remain unpredictable, recent momentum has fuelled expectations that Bitcoin could reach eve
KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a public warning against the unauthorized use of voters’ information, cautioning Ugandans to avoid a website operating under the name www.registry.ugtally.com, which it says is not affiliated with the Commission.In a press release date
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Buvuma — President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has made significant pledges for the development of Buvuma Island, including the establishment of a second constituency to better represent the district in Parliament.His remarks came durin
Dr Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG) has been charged with unlawfully obtaining and disclosing national voters’ data without the consent of Uganda’s Electoral Commission. The charges have sparked a wave of controversy, as Bireete is a well-kno
KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has strongly condemned the continued detention and remand of human rights lawyer and activist Dr. Sarah Bireete, describing it as a calculated move by the state to silence outspoken voices ahead o
