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Court Orders Mpuuga to Narrow Electoral Petition Before Trial
Democratic Front President Mathias Mpuuga has defended his election petition challenging the Electoral Commission’s conduct of the polls, as court directs him to reduce the issues raised before the matter can proceed to hearing.KAMPALA — The Electoral Court has directed Democratic Fron
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Byabakama: You cannot be LC chairperson and councillor at once
The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned local council leaders against holding two elective positions, saying it contravenes the law and may attract legal action.The warning comes after reports that some local leaders are serving as both LC2 chairpersons and councillors, while others have
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EC sets July 28 for LC1 elections across Uganda
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the roadmap for the long-awaited LC 1 elections, with polling scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2026.According to the commission, the elections will be conducted in all 71,214 villages across Uganda under the multiparty political system.The e
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Museveni Rallies Kalangala Voters to Back NRM Candidate Idah Nabayiga
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday rallied residents of Kalangala District to vote for National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Idah Nabayiga in the forthcoming District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, saying the ruling party remains best placed to advance development in the i
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Kalangala by-election: NUP cancels final rally over venue disputes
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) on Monday cancelled its final campaign rally in the Kalangala Woman Member of Parliament by-election after party officials said they were repeatedly denied access to agreed campaign venues by security agencies.Mr Habib Buwembo, the NUP national
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Electoral Commission Releases Roadmap for Long-Awaited LC and Women Council Elections
KAMPALA, Uganda: 22 JUNE 2026— Following a prolonged period of public anticipation, the Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released the comprehensive roadmap for the 2026 Administrative Units (Village LC I and Parish LC II) and Women Councils and Committees elections.In a pres
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How Gen Muhoozi Gave the Opposition Its Groove Back
After the January 2026 general elections, where President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM coasted to what was presented as a decisive victory—about 71.65% of the presidential vote—the political mood in Kampala shifted quickly into the language of finality. The opposition appeared spent, scattered
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EC Receives Sh56 Billion For Long-Awaited LC1, LC2 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has received Sh56 billion from the Ministry of Finance to facilitate the long-awaited Local Council One (LC1), Local Council Two (LC2), and Village Women Council elections across Uganda.The Ministry of Finance Deputy Secretary to the Treasury, Patrick Ocailap,
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Bobi Wine Is Museveni’s Biggest Threat” – PLU’s David Kabanda Reveals Why Gen Muhoozi Ignores Munyagwa, Fears NUP Leader More Than Any Opposition Figure
senior leader in the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), David Kabanda, has explained why the organization pays close attention to opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, describing him as the country's most significant opposition figure.Speaking during a media interview, Kabanda said