How the Removal of the Age Limit Changed Presidential Polls
Former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga’s tenure included chairing the landmark parliamentary session that removed the presidential age limit in Uganda.KAMPALA, UGANDA – The 20...
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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...
2026 Elections: The most regionally represented presidential race in history
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the political temperature is steadily rising not with noise and chaos this time, but with an intriguing, calculated ali...
Rejected by NRM, Mbatekamwa Bounces Back with Surprise Mbarara Mayor Bid
Igara West Member of Parliament, Mbatekamwa Gaffa Louis, has officially declared his intention to run for Mbarara City Mayor as an independent candidate. His announcement...
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...
Under Fire, Court Finally Grants Besigye His Day in Court
Following sustained pressure from political leaders, legal experts, and human rights advocates, the High Court has finally set a date for the bail hearing of Dr. Kizza Be...
Bobi Under Pressure as EC Slashes Campaign Period to 100 Days
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a new directive that trims the 2026 presidential election campaign period to just 100 days. This move has sparked debate among...
Why NUP MP Shamim Malende Was Nabbed After Returning from Treatment
Shamim Malende was arrested soon after her return from Nairobi, where she had been undergoing intensive medical treatment for three months. Authorities stated that her ar...
Museveni Mourns Prof Kanyeihamba
President Museveni has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of retired Supreme Court Justice Professor George Wilson Kanyeihamba, hailing him as a “patriotic int...
Six Incumbent MPs Lose NRM Parliamentary Flagbearer Race in Lango Sub-region
Six incumbent Members of Parliament from the Lango Sub-region lost their bids to retain the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag in