NUP Loses Ground in Parliament, Suffers Major Seat Losses in 2026 Elections
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has suffered a noticeable decline in parliamentary representation following Uganda’s January 15, 2026, general elections.
According to results released by the Electoral Commission, the party’s...
Ssemujju Concedes Kira Municipality Defeat, Accepts Voters’ Verdict
Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has conceded defeat in the Kira Municipality parliamentary race, formally ending his 15-year stint in Uganda’s Parliament and marking one of the most notable outcomes of...
Kamuli District Officials Charged Over UGX 600M Road Funds Misuse
Two senior Kamuli District officials have been arraigned in court for allegedly misappropriating over UGX 600 million meant for road rehabilitation and maintenance.
Nasser Mukiibi, the district’s Chief Administrative Officer...
Museveni’s Victory Challenged as Kasibante Files Dawn Election Petition
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s newly announced election victory has landed in court after former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante filed a petition challenging the results, alleging widespread irregularities during last...
Balam Barugahara Argues Opposition Leader To Ask Govt For Employment
Kampala, Uganda — State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi has sparked fresh political controversy after urging opposition leader Bobi Wine to quit frontline politics and...
VIDEO: Ssegona Graciously Concedes Defeat in Busiro East Parliamentary Race
Renowned lawyer and long-serving politician Medard Ssegona has accepted defeat in the recent parliamentary elections, losing his Busiro East seat to independent candidate Emmanuel Magoola, who is aligned with...
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo Retires, Closing a Defining Era in Uganda’s Judiciary
Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo formally bowed out of judicial service on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after attaining the constitutional retirement age of 70, bringing to an end a career...
UCC Says VPN Misuse Could Lead to Device Shutdown
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a stern warning to internet users attempting to bypass remaining online restrictions using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), even as authorities continue to...
Kagame Congratulates Museveni on Re-election
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda, describing the outcome as a vote of confidence in...
NUP’s Nalukoola Wins Nambi Again to Hold Kawempe North
National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Elias Nalukoola has once again defeated the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Faridah Nambi to retain the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, winning by a commanding...
Police Probe Burning of Adjumani LC III Chairperson’s Vehicle After Post-Election Clash
Police in Adjumani district are investigating an incident in which a vehicle belonging to the Adjumani Town Council LC III chairperson, Lawrence Mangapi, was set on fire following a...
Former Butambala MP Kivumbi Denies Mobilising Supporters to Attack Police
Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has denied allegations that he mobilised supporters to attack police officers with machetes, saying the violence in the district stemmed from a security...
