Bolitics
Ronald Balimwezo Wins Kampala Mayoral Race
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been declared the new Kampala Lord Mayor after winning the city’s mayoral race with 141,220 votes.
Balimwezo defeated the incumbent...
NRM’s John Okea Secures Second Term as Tororo District LC5 Chairperson
Tororo, Uganda — Incumbent Tororo District Local Council V (LC5) Chairperson John Okea of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been re-elected following the district chairperson elections held...
I Will Not Be Participating In Elections Going Forward – Paul Lutamaguzi Semakula
Honourable member of Parliament for Nakaseke South, Paul Lutamaguzi, will not be returning to parliament following his loss to NRM's Charles Kavuma Nsereko in hotly contested elections held last...
FDC’s Nsibambi Questions Competence of Newly Elected Opposition MPs in Buganda
Outgoing Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi, has raised serious concerns about the competence of many newly elected opposition MPs in Buganda, describing their election as “very alarming and worrying.”
“When...
Eng. Ronald Balimwezo overwhelmingly elected Kampala Lord Mayor
The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Eng. Ronald Balimwezo has taken an early lead in the Kampala Lord Mayor race, edging ahead of incumbent Erias Lukwago as preliminary...
Bobi Wine Rallies Ugandans to Vote Local Leaders Despite Low Turnout
Following successful presidential and parliamentary elections which took place last week, where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was declared the winner, and Bobi Wine came in second position.
The country is...
Ssewungu’s Kalungu West Victory Faces Court Recount
The victory of Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in the Kalungu West parliamentary race has come under scrutiny after the Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered a recount of votes.
Chief Magistrate Herbert...
Basajjabalaba’s Son Declares Bid for Deputy Speaker Position
The Bushenyi–Ishaka Municipality Member of Parliament-elect, Hajji Iddi Basajjabalaba, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda for the...
NUP’s Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi Arrested Over Political Violence
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Buganda region president, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, has been arrested by police in connection with recent political unrest in Butambala District.
Kivumbi, who also serves as...
Parliament Won’t Kill My Comedy’ – Swengere Speaks Out After Jinja North Win
Comedian Husein Muyonjo, popularly known as Swengere, has dismissed claims that his election to Parliament signals the end of his career in comedy, saying he intends to remain active...
Dr. Hilderman Rejects Mawokota North Results set to challenge Amelia Kyambadde’s victory in court
Incumbent Mawokota North Member of Parliament Hillary Kiyaga, popularly known as Dr. Hilderman, has announced that he will challenge Amelia Kyambadde’s victory in court, alleging widespread electoral malpractice in...
Electoral Commission Declares Fiona Nakku Female Workers’ MP
The Electoral Commission has declared Fiona Nakku as the newly elected Female Workers’ Member of Parliament for the 12th Parliament, after a fiercely contested election against NRM’s Agnes Kunihira.
The...
