Ngora District Woman MP Apolot Stella Dies After Short Illness
The Woman Member of Parliament for Ngora District, Apolot Stella Isodo, has passed away following a brief illness. Her death was confirmed by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among. Apolot passed on yesterday morning, just a day after the announcement of the Parliamentary election results. “With a heavy heart, I
List: MPs Who Made It to Parliament
On January 15, 2025, Uganda went to the polls following the expiry of the presidential and parliamentary terms. The Constitution of Uganda mandates that every five years, the President and Members of Parliament renew their mandates through universal adult suffrage, conducted by secret ballot. Yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of
Ten Cabinet Ministers Who Lost Their Parliamentary Seats
At least ten cabinet ministers lost their parliamentary seats in a surprising turn of events during the January 15, 2026 general elections, which also saw National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Yoweri Museveni declared President-elect. Ugandans went to the polls in line with the Constitution, which requires that every five years
2026 Elections: Mpuuga, Katuntu, Ssemujju, Sseggona, and Bwanika Lose Seats
Uganda’s opposition faces a new reality after a seismic shift at the ballot box this week, as elections swept away some of the country’s most familiar political faces almost overnight. The Jan. 15 vote became a political graveyard. Decades of experience, national fame, and hard-fought reputations could not shield incumbents
NUP Contests Museveni’s Declaration as President-Elect
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has contested the declaration of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the winner of the 2026 presidential election. Speaking after the declaration, Benjamin Katana, the National Unity
2026 Elections: Gov’t Further Delays School Reopening
The government has postponed the reopening of schools following the conclusion of the presidential elections. Yesterday, the Electoral Commission announced that Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, representing the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has been declared the president-elect. He defeated seven other candidates, including the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,
Museveni Wins 2026 Presidential Election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, was yesterday declared the winner of the 2026 general elections. Museveni was declared winner by Justice Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission. He defeated seven other presidential contenders, including Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine of the
Gov’t Suspends ACME License Over Alleged Security Violations
The government has suspended the operating license of the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) over alleged engagement in activities deemed prejudicial to the security and laws of Uganda. The suspension was confirmed by Peter Mwesigye, a founding member of the organisation. “ACME, the organisation that I co-founded 15 years
Sudhir Loses Shs 40 Billion Case Against DFCU Bank
The High Court has thrown out Sudhir Ruparelia’s Shs40 billion case against DFCU Bank. In June 2024, Ruparelia, through Meera Investments Limited, dragged DFCU Bank to the Land Division of the High Court, accusing the bank of contempt of court for allegedly disobeying a judgment and decree issued on October
Museveni Names Karangwa Senior Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Duties. The appointment was confirmed by the Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, following a letter issued by Stephen Opio Okiror on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
