CPA Julius Mugisa, also known as Jersey 26 and Dhano pa Dhano, a former aspirant for Member of Parliament for Buruli County, has announced plans to challenge the victory of the incumbent, Ronald Akugizibwe, in court, citing alleged election irregularities. Addressing journalists at a press conference, Mugisa first thanked all citizens who participated in the…
Police have arrested the Member of Parliament for Butambala County, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, in connection with recent incidents of political violence in the district that left several people dead and others injured. Katonga Region Police spokesperson Lydia Tumushabe confirmed the arrest, saying Kivumbi is currently being held in police custody and will be produced in…
Julius Mugisa, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Buruli County, on January 12, 2026, led a multi-faith prayer meeting at Kijunjubwa Primary School, dedicating Uganda to God ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. The midday prayers brought together religious and local leaders from Kijunjubwa Sub-county in Buruli Constituency, including Pastor Asiimwe…
The High Court has upheld the disqualification of Walukaga Mathias from the Busiro East parliamentary race, ending his legal challenge against a decision by the Electoral Commission to cancel his nomination over academic qualifications. Walukaga was initially nominated on 23 October 2025 to contest for Member of Parliament for Busiro East Constituency. However, his nomination…
The Albertine North Region has passed out 1,872 polling constables following the successful completion of a ten-day training course aimed at strengthening election security and management. The pass-out ceremony was held on 18 December 2025 at Kabalega Secondary School in Masindi Municipality. The training, which started on 8 December and ended on 18 December 2025,…
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Hon. Mariam Wangadya, on Monday hosted the East African Community (EAC) Pre-Election Assessment Team, outlining the state of Uganda’s electoral environment and the Commission’s preparations ahead of the 2026 general elections. The meeting, held at the UHRC head office in Kampala, was attended by Hon.Crispin Kaheru,…
Amanyire Rogers, the NRM flag bearer for the Masindi Municipality mayoral seat, officially launched his general campaigns on 9 December 2025. The launch began with a procession through Masindi Municipality and continued to Kihande Village, where he informed residents that his campaign had formally begun. Addressing supporters at Mile 3 in Kihande, Amanyire expressed gratitude…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged the people of Bunyoro to focus on developing their traditional economic activities and avoid overdependence on the oil and gas sector. Speaking at a campaign rally on Wednesday at Masindi Golf Course Grounds in Masindi Municipality, Museveni warned against individuals spreading misinformation about the oil sector instead of mobilizing…
The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has urged the people of Masindi District to vote exclusively for NRM flag bearers in the forthcoming 2026 elections. She delivered this message on 10 December 2025 during President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign rally at the Golf Course Grounds in Masindi Municipality. Among compared national leadership to a bus…
The Electoral Commission has removed NUP’s Mathias Mulumba Walukaga 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…
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