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EC orders for Opening of Sealed Black Boxes in Kawempe Mayoral Race Vote Recount

EC orders for Opening of Sealed Black Boxes in Kawempe Mayoral Race Vote Recount

Kampala District Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi has ordered the opening of sealed black boxes containing election materials from Kawempe Division after failing to declare a winner in the division’s mayoral race, following competing victory claims by the leading candidates.The dec

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Court upholds Ochai's win in West Budama North MP seat

Court upholds Ochai's win in West Budama North MP seat

Tororo Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed an application challenging the declaration of Max Ochai as the winner of the January 15 polls for West Budama County North Parliamentary race.The application was filed by Richard Othieno Okoth, who contested as an independent candidate, request

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How a village teacher brought down the Government Chief Whip Obua

How a village teacher brought down the Government Chief Whip Obua

ALEBTONG, Uganda — Uganda Peoples Congress candidate Fred Jalameso pulled off a major political upset Tuesday, defeating Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua in a repeat election for the Ajuri County parliamentary seat.Jalameso, a teacher making his first foray into elective politics,

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Chaos reigns at Wakiso elections tally centre as results disputed by candidates

Chaos reigns at Wakiso elections tally centre as results disputed by candidates

Candidates reviewing results. Opposition NUP candidates alleged rigging, as their DR forms seemed not to tally with the results being declared by the returning officer.Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The tallying of votes from Wakiso’s recently concluded municipal elections has descen

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Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

Apac Mayor race tightens as incumbent Patick Ongom arrested, while rivals take early lead

The Apac Municipality mayoral race tightened on Tuesday after police arrested the incumbent over alleged incitement, as rivals took an early lead in provisional results.Apac Municpality Incumbent Mayor, Patrick Ongom Eyul (UPC) left and Andrew Awany (Independent). Photo/Courtesy)Apa

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How Mukono returning officer declared two LC5 Chairpersons in one day

How Mukono returning officer declared two LC5 Chairpersons in one day

Drama unfolded in Mukono on Friday after the district returning officer declared two LC5 chairpersons in one day, triggering allegations of coercion, ballot stuffing, and military intimidation.In the heated Mukono Poll Drama: Two Chairpersons; NRM's Francis Lukooya Mukoome (L) and NUP's Jo

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Come Out of Hiding & Lead People in Demanding NUP’s Vote Victory as You Promised: Yusuf Nsibambi Dares Bobi Wine

Come Out of Hiding & Lead People in Demanding NUP’s Vote Victory as You Promised: Yusuf Nsibambi Dares Bobi Wine

Come Out of Hiding & Lead People in Demanding NUP’s Vote Victory as You Promised: Yusuf Nsibambi Dares Bobi WineSaying they are not morally as clean as they claim, defeated Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi has castigated the Greater Mpigi top Catholic Church leaders, insisting that i

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How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

How parish-level economic programs helped NRM regain Buganda support

PDM beneficiary Damali Nakayenga (R) chats with President Museveni as she leads him to her piggery farm at her home in Kikoma, Wobulenzi town on Tuesday (PHOTO/ PPU)KAMPALA – In 2021, the National Resistance Movement faced a political crisis in Buganda. President Yoweri Museveni’s part

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30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district

30 incumbent councillors lose in Busia district

New Busia chairman John Charles Namayindi (left), Joan Aduru Busia registrar (right)Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The just-concluded Local Council Five (LCV) elections in Busia district have kicked out thirty (30) incumbent councillors, ushering in new faces. Busia district council com

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Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

Presidential Envoy Ssewava Urges Inter-Religious Leaders, NRM Supporters to Remain United Behind Museveni

The Presidential Envoy for Buganda Affairs, Mr. Joseph Ssewava, has commended inter-religious leaders for their role in mobilising Ugandans to participate peacefully in the 2026 general elections, urging them to remain committed to supporting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resi

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