As Uganda heads into the January 15, 2026 general elections, a worrying trend has taken shape across the political landscape: a growing number of opposition and independent candidates are withdrawing from races at both parliamentary and local government levels. While the spotlight has largely bee
The Electoral Commission has officially declared NRM Flagbearer for Rwampara District Woman MP in the 2026 Parliamentary Elections.NRM’s Kansiime Annah was declared unopposed today, Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 by Nabaasa Nathan, EC Returning Officer, Rwampara Electoral Area.Rwamp
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Oyam North Constituency, David Galla Okullu, has withdrawn from the parliamentary race.Okullu announced his decision at Aleka Sub-county, saying his withdrawal was aimed at promoting service delivery and development in Oyam District, which he
Ibanda, Uganda — The National Unity Platform (NUP) Woman Member of Parliament candidate for Ibanda District, Patricia Kenyangi, has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), just 11 days to polling day.Kenyangi formally withdrew her candidature through a handwritten lett
The late renowned traditional healer, John Kabango, was laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kahugye Sub-county, Ndorwa West, with a heartfelt call to parents to instill positive values in their children.Born on May 18, 1925, John Kabango lived a fulfilling life of 100 years and 7 months,
Fighting has intensified in recent days around the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) city of Uvira, despite claims by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group that it has withdrawn from the area, according to local and security sources.Clashes have been reported in and around M
Vice President Jessica Alupo received her certificate after being declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman MP seat at the Electoral Commission offices in Katakwi.Katakwi, Uganda: Uganda’s Vice President Rtd Maj Jessica Alupo Rose Epel has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi
Idi Ssemata, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate for the Mawogola North parliamentary race, has withdrawn from next year’s general elections. He becomes the second NUP candidate to pull out of the race in Sembabule District ahead of the general election slated for January 1
Uganda's mobile money sector is taking major steps to prevent loan defaults and restore trust in digital lending. For years, some borrowers who defaulted on digital loans exploited loopholes by switching networks or SIM cards, making it difficult for lenders to recover funds. Under the previous s
Congo’s M23 rebel group said on Monday it would “unilaterally withdraw” its forces from the strategic eastern city of Uvira, following what it described as a request from United States mediators, in a move analysts say may reflect mounting pressure on Rwanda amid threats of U.S. sanctions.
