Kampala — Uganda’s Electoral Commission on Wednesday officially nominated Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, as a candidate in the 2026 presidential elections. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, confirmed that the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader had fulfilled all requirements under the Presidential Elections Act. “You are now a candidate. Congratulations,” Byabakama…
Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday officially nominated former army commander and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader Maj. Gen. (Rtd.) Gregory Mugisha Muntu Oyera as a candidate for the 2026 presidential election. The ceremony, presided over by EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed Muntu’s nomination after verifying his papers and declaring…
The penultimate round of the National Rally Championship (NRC), slated for October 9–12 in Gulu, northern Uganda, will be remembered for more than just the battle for points. The event will pay tribute to the late Rajiv Ruparelia, a patron of Central Motor Club (CMC) and competitor, who tragically lost his life in a car…
Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wenesday officially nominated Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary General, as a presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections. Presiding over the ceremony, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama outlined the obligations of all presidential candidates, including the appointment of official agents, submission of…
Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was today officially nominated by the Electoral Commission (EC) as a candidate in Uganda’s 2026 presidential elections. The declaration was made at around 10:00 a.m. by Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, during a ceremony held at the Commission’s proposed new headquarters in Lubowa, Kampala. Justice Byabakama described…
Entebbe Airport was a scene of celebration as Ugandan rally ace Yasin Nasser and his co-driver Ali Katumba returned home after clinching the 2025 African Rally Championship (ARC) title Uganda’s first in 26 years. The crew touched down at 1:00 a.m. aboard Uganda Airlines, where they were warmly received by officials from the Federation of…
Ronald Sebuguzi and co-driver Anthony Mugambwa stole the show in Round 2 of the Sprint Championship at Festino City. Behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta Proto, the NRC table leader clocked an impressive 2 minutes and 30 seconds, narrowly beating closest rivals John Semudu and Eric Senono, who were driving a Subaru N8, by…
Ugandan crew Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba are the new 2025 African Rally Champions, sealing the title in dramatic fashion as the African Rally Championship season wrapped up in Morogoro, Tanzania, on Sunday. Heading into the decisive round with an eight-point lead over Kenya’s Samman Vohra, Nasser and Katumba adopted a cautious approach in their…
Parenting is one of life’s greatest adventures, and it begins not at birth, but at conception. From that moment, both mother and father are called into an intentional journey of bonding, nurturing, and guiding their child. The first 19 years of a child’s life are not merely about caregiving; they are a foundation for lifelong…
Amolatar, Uganda – A tragic boat accident on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar District has claimed the lives of seven people after their vessel capsized on Friday morning, September 19, 2025. The incident occurred at around 11:00 AM near Kiryanga Village, Kiryanga Parish in Acii Sub-county, when a boat carrying 36 passengers hit a stationary tree…
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