Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo accompanied by his wife going to cast their Votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division.Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at
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
Musician Kakunda Nina, popularly known as Nina Roz, has broken her silence following her loss in the Sembabule District Woman Member of Parliament race.Nina Roz finished third in the hotly contested election, which was won by Florence Nambazira of the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The political ground is shaking in northern Uganda as leaked Declaration of Results (DR) forms from 18 disputed polling stations deliver a crushing blow to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua.Despite the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a fresh election in the
In a surprising move following Uganda’s contentious 2026 presidential election, Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) candidate Gen. Mugisha Muntu announced he will not petition the courts over President Yoweri Museveni’s victory.Muntu attributed the decision to a lack of concrete
Manchester United risk losing out on Jean-Philippe Mateta in a move which constitutes a deadly double blow at Old Trafford, according to the latest report.Target ManThe Red Devils have maintained a long-standing interest in the Crystal Palace frontman after two consecutive impressiv
Instead of legal action, the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader urged his supporters to engage in peaceful street protests.NUP President Bobi Wine, has ruled out filing a court petition challenging President Yoweri Museveni’s victory in last week’s general election.Bobi Wine s
