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Ssemakadde urges Bobi Wine to regroup after 2026 election loss

Ssemakadde urges Bobi Wine to regroup after 2026 election loss

Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has urged Bobi Wine to reorganize and broaden his appeal after the 2026 presidential elections, as uncertainty surrounds the opposition leader’s whereabouts.A photo combo of NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi (L) and ULS President Isaac Ssemakad

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ULS boss Ssemakadde raises red flag over Zeija’s elevation to Chief Justice

ULS boss Ssemakadde raises red flag over Zeija’s elevation to Chief Justice

The Uganda Law Society has condemned the appointment of Flavian Zeija as Chief Justice, warning it threatens judicial independence and risks deepening political interference in Uganda’s courts.Uganda Law Society President, Isaac Ssemakadde (R) has vehemently criticised the appointment of

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Gen. Felix Kulaigye Urges Ugandans to Maintain Peace, Respect Electoral Commission During Election Period

Gen. Felix Kulaigye Urges Ugandans to Maintain Peace, Respect Electoral Commission During Election Period

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the ongoing election period, warning against actions that could destabilise the country.Gen. Kulayigye said elections are cond

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NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties

NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties

NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters signal a shift toward performance-based politics.NRM candidates secured major victories in Lango sub-region local council elections.Lango Sub

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Lord Mayor-elect Balimwezo promises technical solutions

Lord Mayor-elect Balimwezo promises technical solutions

New Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo plans to leverage his engineering background to solve the city's persistent infrastructure, drainage and waste management challenges.KAMPALA, Uganda — Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, a professional engineer newly elected as Kampala lord mayor, says

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Take the Odinga path and work with Museveni – Mwenda urges Bobi Wine

Take the Odinga path and work with Museveni – Mwenda urges Bobi Wine

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-

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Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls

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

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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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NAMISINDWA: Journalist Emma Bwayo Wins LCV Seat

NAMISINDWA: Journalist Emma Bwayo Wins LCV Seat

Journalist Bwayo Emma, the NRM flag bearer for the Namisindwa District LCV chairperson seat, has been declared the winner of the local council elections held on Thursday, 22nd January.Bwayo secured 37,170 votes, defeating the incumbent chairman Jackson Wakweika, who polled 21,619 votes, ac

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