Uganda: Inside Ssemujju's Bruising Defeat in Kira Municipality Race
Municipality parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves through Uganda's political circles, particularly given his long-standing status as one of the opposition's most v...
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Gen. Felix Kulaigye Urges Ugandans to Maintain Peace, Respect Electoral Commission During Election Period
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, has urged Ugandans to uphold peace and respect the Electoral Commission during the on...
NRM sweeps Lango LC polls as voters abandon old loyalties
NRM has emerged dominant in Lango local council elections, winning key districts including Lira City, Apac, Kole, Kwania and Dokolo as voters signal a shift toward perfor...
NUP, NRM Nearly Share City Hall Councilor Seats in Kampala
NUP swept most of the directly elected councillor seats in Makindye West and East, as well as Rubaga North and South divisions, losing only one of the five available slot...
Lord Mayor-elect Balimwezo promises technical solutions
New Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo plans to leverage his engineering background to solve the city's persistent infrastructure, drainage and waste management ch...
Balimwezo is the new Kampala Lord Mayor
Balimwezo with the declaration form at the Kampala Tally Center in NakawaKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) f...
Military break into Bobi Wine’s house; Barbie Itungo ‘isolated’
In a video shared online, Barbie Itungo is heard sounding visibly shaken as she questions the presence and actions of uniformed men inside her compound. Armed soldiers ha...
NRM blames Lukwago’s fall on sidelining Museveni
The ruling NRM party has already begun framing the possible defeat of incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago as a consequence of his contentious relationship with President Y...
Take the Odinga path and work with Museveni – Mwenda urges Bobi Wine
Mwenda said that if he were in the NUP leader’s position, he would concede defeat after the elections and seek a working relationship with Museveni. Veteran journalist...
Winners and Losers in District Local Government Polls
The just-concluded district local government elections have delivered a mixed verdict for incumbents, returning political veterans, and first-time challengers, with voter...