As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has unveiled the LeadHERship Digital Resource Hub, a virtual platform aimed at empowering women with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to compete effectively in Uganda’s male-dominated political arena. Speaking during the launch in Kampala, FOWODE’s Executive Director described…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a strongly-worded public statement, has condemned alleged cases of electoral malpractice during the recently concluded NRM party primaries held on July 17, 2025. The primaries saw participation from over 9.22 million registered party members across the country, which the president hailed as a “massive democratic process.” In his address, Museveni…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued new guidance on the verification of academic qualifications for political aspirants ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. In a statement released Tuesday, the EC reminded those seeking to contest for positions including President, Member of Parliament, District or City Chairperson, and Lord Mayor that the minimum academic requirement remains…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has concluded its hotly contested primaries across the country, unveiling a strong lineup of flag bearers for various constituencies ahead of the 2026 general elections. While the electoral process was largely peaceful in Kampala and in most constituencies, it registered a noticeably low voter turnout compared to other regions….
Uganda’s security forces have raised concerns over rising tensions and isolated acts of violence as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) concluded campaigning for its primaries for Member of Parliament and LC 5 Chairperson positions. Despite an overall calm atmosphere in most regions, security officials have flagged incidents of political hostility that threaten to undermine…
In a symbolic ceremony blending political purpose with grassroots optimism, celebrated musician-turned-political leader Hajjat Faridah Stacia Mayanja was officially sworn in as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP). The event, held today at Nkima Gardens in Nansana, marks a pivotal reawakening for the party just months before Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Founded…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the much-anticipated elections for non-unionized workers, moving the date from July 11, 2025, to August 5, 2025. The adjustment comes after a request from the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, which is tasked with registering and convening non-unionized workers for the exercise. The EC will then oversee…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially launched a voluntary fundraising campaign aimed at bolstering its grassroots mobilization and campaign preparedness ahead of the 2026 general elections. The initiative was unveiled at the party’s headquarters in Kavule, led by party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who kickstarted the campaign with a…
KAMPALA, Uganda – Ugandan opposition leader and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2026 general election. In a moving ceremony at the NUP headquarters in Makerere Kavule, Kampala, Bobi Wine submitted his Expression of…
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