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...
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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...
Local Government Elections: Arrests, allegations, and low voter turnout
The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts.Across the country, polling st...
Opposition MPs Elected in Buganda Aren’t Fit to Be Councillors – Yusuf Nsibambi
Speaking in an interview with Sanyuka Television, Nsibambi expressed disappointment in the calibre of opposition MPs who swept several seats across Buganda.Opposition MPs...
NAMISINDWA: Journalist Emma Bwayo Wins LCV Seat
Journalist Bwayo Emma, the NRM flag bearer for the Namisindwa District LCV chairperson seat, has been declared the winner of the local council elections held on Thursday...
I Will Not Be Participating in Elections Going Forward – Paul Lutamaguzi Semakula
Paul Lutamaguzi Semakula, has announced that he will no longer participate in any future elections as long as the NRM government remains in power.I Will Not Be Participat...
Polling Delays Across the Country As Voters Stay Away
In Kasese, the polling exercise was delayed at most stations due to the absence of the required ten voters needed to witness the opening of the ballot boxes. By 10:00 a.m...
From Ssemujju, Mpuuga to Katuntu: Big names you’ll miss in Uganda’s 12th Parliament
Uganda’s 2026 election has ousted many prominent MPs; including Mathias Mpuuga, Ibrahim Ssemujju, Abed Bwanika and Asuman Basalirwa, ushering in a new 12th Parliament a...