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Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout

Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout

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

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Drama at Buguzi Polling Station as Presiding Officer Arrested with Pre-Ticked Ballots

Drama at Buguzi Polling Station as Presiding Officer Arrested with Pre-Ticked Ballots

Tension erupted at Buguzi Polling Station in Bunyangabu District after the arrest of a presiding officer attached to the Uganda Electoral Commission (@UgandaEC). The incident occurred during the ongoing local government elections and quickly drew the attention of voters, security personnel, and e

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Uganda: NRM Sweeps Youth and PWDs Leadership Positions in Kira Municipality

Uganda: NRM Sweeps Youth and PWDs Leadership Positions in Kira Municipality

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has registered a clean sweep in the Youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) leadership elections in Kira Municipality, winning all contested positions in polls held on Tuesday at Kira Secondary School.By the time journalists arrived at the polling

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LOP Ssenyonyi Slams Elections During Tribute to Late MP Isodo

LOP Ssenyonyi Slams Elections During Tribute to Late MP Isodo

Leader of the Opposition (LOP) Rt. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has urged Parliament to demand transparency and accountability from the government and the Electoral Commission regarding the recently concluded electoral exercise.Ssenyonyi made the remarks during a special sitting of Parliament held

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NUP’s Ssewungu faces vote recount after narrow 46-vote win in Kalungu West

NUP’s Ssewungu faces vote recount after narrow 46-vote win in Kalungu West

The Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered a recount of votes in the Kalungu West parliamentary race following a petition by defeated candidate Ismael Ssemakula, who challenged the victory of MP-elect Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu.Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe said the decision was dri

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Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims

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Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Ssempijja Cries Out to Museveni over Kalungu Election Irregularities

Former Minister Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has cried out to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to intervene and institute investigations into alleged electoral irregularities that marred the Kalungu East Constituency parliamentary elections held on January 15, 2026.Hon. Ssempijja claims

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Chapter Four Uganda closes offices after gov’t suspended its operating permit

Chapter Four Uganda closes offices after gov’t suspended its operating permit

The human rights organisation, Chapter Four Uganda has suspended its operations and closed its offices following an indefinite suspension of its NGO permit by the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Bureau).The organisation revealed that the suspension is based on vague

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Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

Museveni’s 2026 election victory challenged in Supreme Court

President Museveni campaigned in Lango, urging supporters to protect peace and development gains. Get the details on his NRM party's platform and promises.Presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking to nullify the declaration of President Yoweri Kaguta

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NUP and NRM Secretly Plotted For My Downfall - Mathias Mpuuga

NUP and NRM Secretly Plotted For My Downfall - Mathias Mpuuga

Democratic Front (DF) boss Mathias Mpunga is breathing fire after his political party suffered a total wipeout in the recently concluded general elections.Mpunga’s Democratic Front, which was launched with big promises and loud confidence, failed to secure even a single parliamentary sea

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