EC nullifies NUP’s Ategeka Christoper, Leaves Matia Kasaija Unopposed
KIBAALE; The Electoral Commission has disqualified the nomination of Ategeka Christopher as a candidate for Member of Parliament for Buyanja County in Kibaale District, citing serious irregularities in his nomination…
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EC Disqualifies Magogo’s Rival from Parliamentary Race
BUYENDE; The Electoral Commission has disqualified Mr Daniel Mulirire from contesting the Budiope East Constituency parliamentary seat in Buyende District. Mulirire, an NRM-leaning independent candidate, had been widely regarded as…
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EC’s Paul Bukenya Confirms Commitment to Credible 2026 Elections
KAMPALA; The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering a credible and well-organized electoral process, highlighting significant progress made in 2025 in preparation for the 2026 general elections.…
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Uganda Law Society Breaks Political Neutrality, Endorses Bobi Wine for President
KAMPALA; The Uganda Law Society (ULS), under the visionary leadership of its President, Isaac Ssemakadde, SC, took a historic step on December 21, 2025, by breaking away from the long-held…
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NUP’s Idd Ssemata Withdraws from Mawogola North Race
SSEMBABULE; NUP’s flag bearer for the Mawogola North parliamentary seat, Idd Ssemata, has officially withdrawn from the race, citing financial constraints, violence and intimidation during the campaign period. Ssemata, who…
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High Court Upholds EC Decision to Disqualify Walukagga from Busiro East MP Race
KAMPALA; The High Court in Kampala has upheld the Electoral Commission’s decision to cancel the parliamentary nomination of Mathias Walukagga, ruling that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications…
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Museveni promises to fight crime, restore night ferry operations in Kalangala
KALANGALA; President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to restore night ferry operations to and from the Ssese Islands and intensify the fight against crime in Kalangala District, saying improved transport…
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EC insists voters should leave polling stations
KAMPALA, UGANDA; The Electoral Commission has insisted that voters should leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots. They argue that while the law allows them to stay at least…
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EC Asks Court to Keep Walukagga Off 2026 Ballot
KAMPALA; 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…
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FDC backs UPC’s Simon Opoka after candidate withdraws from Laroo-Pece race
GULU; The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has endorsed Simon Opoka, the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate, in the Laroo-Pece Division parliamentary race following the withdrawal of its own candidate.…
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