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                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among political observers, as it significantly limits the time available for candidates to reach 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged Burkina Faso’s interim President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to honour his original commitment to democratic elections. Wine made his remarks during an interview on the SMWX podcast in South Africa, where he advocate
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  22 Jul '25
                
                
                In a significant military development, President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Brigadier Wilberfo
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Former Masaka Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hudu Hussein has broken his silence following a defeat in the NRM party primaries for the Northern Division parliamentary seat in Mbale City, describing the exercise as a “defilement of democracy” and vowing to formally petition the outcome.
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                The Archbishop of Kampala, The Most Rev. Paul Ssemogerere, has strongly condemned the violence and human rights violations reported during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries, warning that such incidents erode Uganda’s democratic foundations and social cohesion.Speakin
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                Tensions continue to rise in Buwekula County following the conclusion of the NRM party primaries, as Edward Kulabilawo has petitioned the NRM tribunal to contest the outcome.Kulabilawo, a former officer with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is demanding a vote recount after 
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters in Kasese District on Monday poured onto the streets in protest, decrying irregularities in the recently concluded party primaries for the Woman Member of Parliament flag bearer.Visibly frustrated and carrying placards, the demonst
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) over what he called widespread electoral fraud and violence during its recent party primaries.In a statement, Kyagulanyi accused the NRM of b
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as “self-seekers” accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.In a strongly-worded message directed at fellow NRM members and the Bazzukulu (grandchildren), the P
                
               
             
                      
              
                
              
              
                Business •
                  21 Jul '25
                
                
                President Museveni has spoken out on the violent and chaotic scenes that marred the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries held on July 17, warning perpetrators of electoral fraud and violence that they will be prosecuted.In a detailed statement released on Sunday, July 20, the