Meet 29 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections
From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government C...
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Garuga Was a Visionary Entrepreneur Who Created Jobs for Young People – Besigye
Salaam Musumba reading Besigye's speech at Garuga's burial in Kanungu district on Monday.Veteran opposition leader and former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has...
Bobiwine Honored in U.S. for Courage and Leadership
President Bobiwine has been honored in the United States with a special proclamation from the Mayor of Waltham, Massachusetts, Jeannette A. McCarthy. The recognition cele...
Former FDC funder Garuga Musinguzi is Dead
RIP; Musinguzi GarugaReports are emerging that prominent Ugandan businessman and philanthropist James Musinguzi Garuga has died. Details remain scanty. Garuga, one of t...
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...
Mpondwe Border Traders Decry Harsh Taxes, Urge Leaders to Act
Trade at the Mpondwe border point in Kasese District is thriving, fuelled by high demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo.Yet behind the apparent boom, small-scale v...
Legacy of Justice Kanyeihamba Sparks National Debate on Leadership and Uganda’s Democratic Future
KAMPALA — The passing of retired Supreme Court Judge George Kanyeihamba on July 14, 2025, has stirred deep reflection and debate across Uganda, as the country grapples...
FDC Endorses Mafabi as Flagbearer for 2026 Presidential Race
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has officially endorsed Nathan Nandala Mafabi as its presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, signaling a significant...
Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries
The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the...