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Former lovers set to reunite in parliament

Former lovers set to reunite in parliament

Former couple Susan Nakawuki and Emmanuel Magoola are set to reunite in Uganda’s 12th Parliament in May 2026 after winning seats in Mawokota South and Busiro East, nearly 20 years after their marriage and separation.Two former lovers and politicians, Susan Nakawuki and Emmanuel Magoola,

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I am joining private life to focus on my family,” Ssegona concedes defeat in Busiro East

I am joining private life to focus on my family,” Ssegona concedes defeat in Busiro East

Renowned lawyer and long-serving politician Medard Ssegona has accepted defeat in the recent parliamentary elections, losing his Busiro East seat to independent candidate Emmanuel Magoola, who is aligned with the National Unity Platform (NUP).In a video shared on social media, Ssegona said

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Makindye MP Nyeko Takes Swipe at Bobi Wine, Backs Ssegona’s Independent Bid in Busiro East

Makindye MP Nyeko Takes Swipe at Bobi Wine, Backs Ssegona’s Independent Bid in Busiro East

Kampala, Uganda – In a bold move that has ignited fresh tensions within the National Unity Platform (NUP), Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko has publicly endorsed veteran legislator Medard Lubega Ssegona for the Busiro East parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2026 elections.Ssegona, a long-t

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Walukagga Endorses Former NUP Rival Magoola for Busiro East MP Seat

Walukagga Endorses Former NUP Rival Magoola for Busiro East MP Seat

Wakiso — Disqualified National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer Mathias Walukagga has endorsed Emmanuel Magoola, a former party rival, in the Busiro East parliamentary race, throwing the opposition contest into fresh uncertainty ahead of the January 15 general elections.Walukagga was rec

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EC Disqualifies NUP MP Candidate for Nakaseke North Constituency

EC Disqualifies NUP MP Candidate for Nakaseke North Constituency

The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Geoffrey Kayanja, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Nakaseke North MP seat, from the General Parliamentary Election.The decision was made due to Kayanja’s failure to provide the minimum number of registered voters supporting hi

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Kyagulanyi maintains strict ‘no-independents’ policy during Mpigi campaign

Kyagulanyi maintains strict ‘no-independents’ policy during Mpigi campaign

NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi has pledged to launch an independent inquiry into the alleged brutalization of fishing communities if elected in 2026.KAMPALA, Uganda — National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi has reaffirmed a strict “no-independents” policy, urging his supporter

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Breaking News: High Court Delivers Ruling On Musician Walukagga’s Electoral Fate

Breaking News: High Court Delivers Ruling On Musician Walukagga’s Electoral Fate

High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe has delivered a ruling in the case where Musician Mathias Walukagga had appealed the ruling of the Electoral Commission throwing him out of the race in Busiro East.On 9th this Month, Electoral Commission denominated Walukaga from the Busiro East race sig

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Electoral Commission Asks Court to Keep Walukagga Off 2026 Ballot

Electoral Commission Asks Court to Keep Walukagga Off 2026 Ballot

The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to cancel the candidature of Mathias Walukagga, insisting that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required to contest for the Busiro East parliamentary seat.In an affidavit in reply filed before the Civil Division of

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JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

JUST IN! High Court Sets Date to Rule on Denominated NUP’s Walukagga Petition

The High Court has scheduled December 22 for delivery of its judgment in an election petition filed by Busiro East parliamentary aspirant Mathias Walukaga, who is contesting his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over academic qualification requirements.Justice Simon Peter K

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Mathias Walukagga Kicked Out of Busiro East MP Race Over Invalid Academic Papers

Mathias Walukagga Kicked Out of Busiro East MP Race Over Invalid Academic Papers

The Electoral Commission has disqualified musician and politician Mathias Walukagga from the Busiro East parliamentary race, citing failure to meet the minimum academic requirements.Wal

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