The Electoral Commission has removed NUP’s Mathias Mulumba Walukagga from the Busiro East MP race after ruling that he used an expired academic certificate for his nomination. The decision was announced on 25 November 2025 by EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama. He said Walukagga’s Mature Age Certificate from the Islamic University in Uganda had expired…
Kasese, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has taken his campaign to the Rwenzori Sub-region, focusing on ongoing development projects and the region’s sustained peace. During a rally in Kasese District, Museveni emphasized the government’s commitment to transforming the area, including efforts to repair the old railway line…
Key institutions responsible for managing Uganda’s 2026 general elections have jointly pledged to ensure a credible, peaceful, and transparent process. The assurance was made during a Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) press briefing held under the theme “Building synergies and committing to peaceful, free and fair elections for the good of all.” Opening the joint…
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday resumed his campaign trail with stops in Rwampara and later Mbarara City, using the visits to revisit his personal history in the region and outline infrastructure and service-delivery priorities. Addressing supporters in Rwampara, Museveni recalled previous visits to Bujaga dating back nearly seven decades, including passages made during the 1979…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has confirmed that 83,597 candidates have been nominated to contest for 45,505 elective positions in the 2026 General Elections. The nominations cover the entire range of elective offices from President to Sub County Councillor and mark a major milestone in the national election preparation process. Voter register and gender distribution…
Bukedea, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the Acomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur, Bukedea District, marking a major milestone in efforts to boost agricultural productivity in the Teso Sub-region. Addressing hundreds of residents during the commissioning ceremony, President Museveni hailed the project as a transformative initiative that will ensure reliable water for farming…
Soroti/Serere, Uganda – President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed peace and wealth creation as central pillars of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto during campaign rallies held on Monday in Serere and Soroti districts. Addressing supporters in Serere District, the President said the area, once scarred by insurgencies led by Alice Lakwena and other rebel groups,…
Kotido/Moroto, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the incumbent and flag bearer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), continued his presidential campaign in the Karamoja sub-region on October 27, 2025, emphasizing peace, development, and transformation as the foundation of Uganda’s progress under NRM leadership. Accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, the President addressed supporters…
Karenga/Kaabong, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the transformation of the Karamoja sub-region, highlighting four decades of progress in peace, education, and infrastructure while unveiling new development projects to boost connectivity and tourism. Addressing residents in Karenga, Museveni reflected on the region’s journey from insecurity to stability, crediting the government’s disarmament efforts for…
Masindi, Uganda — A total of 21 candidates have been nominated to contest for parliamentary seats in Masindi District following a two-day nomination exercise that began on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The exercise was conducted by Masindi District Election Administrator and Returning Officer, Kastrovas Kakaire, at the Electoral Commission offices in Kijungu, Masindi. Day one…
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