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From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

From Ballot Battles in 2011 to Internet Blackout in 2016 Uganda’s Shifting Electoral Landscape

Between 2011 and 2016, Uganda’s political environment underwent a dramatic shift marked by intensifying ballot disputes, growing opposition momentum, and unprecedented state control of 

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Gen Kayanja Slams NRM Over Electoral Malpractice, Cites Betrayal of NRA Values

Gen Kayanja Slams NRM Over Electoral Malpractice, Cites Betrayal of NRA Values

Lieutenant General Elly Kayanja, former commander of Operation Wembley and a veteran of the National Resistance Army (NRA), has publicly condemned the conduct of the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, calling for a return to the movement’s founding principles.His commen

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Police Deploy Across West Nile to Ensure Peaceful NRM Primaries

Police Deploy Across West Nile to Ensure Peaceful NRM Primaries

The Uganda Police Force has deployed heavily across the West Nile region to maintain peace and order during the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) primary elections for mayoral and Local Council Five (LC5) positions.Superintendent of Police Collins Asea, the regional police spokesp

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NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

NRM Parish Supervisor Arrested in Lira City Over Electoral Malpractice

Tensions have escalated in Lira City’s City East Division following the arrest of Dray Okello, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) parish supervisor for Acwao Ward, on allegations of electoral malpractice during the ongoing party primaries.Dray was arrested on Thursday morning after s

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Bobi Wine Slams NRM Over Electoral Fraud

Bobi Wine Slams NRM Over Electoral Fraud

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

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'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

'Ssemalungu' Museveni Condemns Violence in NRM Primaries

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

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74 Year Old Minister Accused of Ferrying Students to Vote in Ruhinda County NRM Primaries

74 Year Old Minister Accused of Ferrying Students to Vote in Ruhinda County NRM Primaries

Controversy erupted in Ruhinda County after a 74-year-old minister was accused of ferrying students from various schools to participate in th

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Why Ugandans Still Trust Museveni Kasaija Explains, find out

Why Ugandans Still Trust Museveni Kasaija Explains, find out

Presidential aspirant Wycliffe Kasaija Kizza has attributed President Yoweri Museveni’s enduring political 

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Ibanda Security Chiefs, NRM Aspirants Unite for Peaceful Primaries Ahead of 2026 Polls

Ibanda Security Chiefs, NRM Aspirants Unite for Peaceful Primaries Ahead of 2026 Polls

In a joint effort to safeguard peace ahead of the 2026 general elections, security leaders in Ibanda District on Wednesday met with all National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants contesting for various positions, from Local Council V to parliamentary seats.The meeting, held at the distri

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NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

NUP Launches Probe into Sexual Harassment and Electoral Misconduct Allegations

The National Unity Platform (NUP) has instituted a special investigative committee to examine allegations of sexual harassment and electoral malpractice involving some of its aspirants for the 2026 general elections.Party president Kyagulanyi Ssentamu Robert, popularly known as Bobi Wine,

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