The ruling NRM party has already begun framing the possible defeat of incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago as a consequence of his contentious relationship with President Yoweri Museveni and refusal to work closely with the his leadership.As results from the Kampala Lord Mayor election conti
Mwenda said that if he were in the NUP leader’s position, he would concede defeat after the elections and seek a working relationship with Museveni. Veteran journalist and political commentator Andrew Mwenda has urged National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine to reconsider his post-
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voters in several districts opting for change while others reaffirmed familiar leadership. An empty polling stationThe
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
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
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
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
A mix of political inclusivity, voter vigilance, improved security and comparisons of past leadership records propelled Gerald Karuhanga back to Parliament as the Member of Parliament for Ntungamo Municipality in the January 15, 2026, general elections.Karuhanga, a former Alliance for Nati
