Bobi Wine, Mafabi Set for Nomination Amid Tight 2026 Race
Both Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, are scheduled for nomination today. Their nomination follows that of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni; Elton Joseph Mabirizi, President of
UPC Barred from 2026 Presidential Race Amid Leadership Crisis
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), once synonymous with Uganda’s post-independence governance, has been barred from fielding a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) made the announcement, citing internal constitutional violations, defiance of court orders, and a prolonged leadership crisis that has fractured the once-dominant party
US Cautions Its Nationals amid Presidential Nominations in Uganda
The U.S. government has issued a security advisory to its nationals amid the ongoing presidential nominations taking place in Kampala. Earlier today, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination process with the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) being the first to be nominated. He was followed
EC Nominates Museveni for 2026 Presidential Elections
The Electoral Commission has officially nominated President Yoweri Museveni as a candidate in the upcoming 2026 Presidential Elections. President Museveni, accompanied by First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni, was received by party leaders before proceeding to the nomination desk at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Lubowa. His nomination was formally declared
Former Museveni Minister Frances Kuka Passes On
The former Minister of State for Gender and Development, Jane Frances Kuka, has passed on, Daily Star has learned. Kuka passed on this morning at Nakasero Hospital. Jane Frances Kuka was a Ugandan educator, anti-Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activist, politician, and former Member of Parliament for Kapchorwa in Uganda’s sixth Parliament
EC Set to Nominate Museveni Ahead of 2026 Elections
Electoral Commission (EC) is set to nominate the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Yoweri Museveni and two other aspiring presidential candidates ahead of the 2026 elections. Museveni will be nominated at 10:00 AM, while the president of the Conservative Party (CP), Elton Joseph Mabirizi, will be nominated at 12:00 PM, and
Bobi Wine gets a nod for presidential nominations
The Electoral Commission has cleared the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, for presidential nomination. This decision comes just two days after the Commission had informed Bobi Wine that signatures submitted from 18 out of 98 required districts could not be
NSSF Declares 13.5% Interest Rate for Savers
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund [NSSF] savers will receive a 13.5 percent interest on their savings for the Financial Year 2024/25, following a declaration made by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the Fund’s 13th Annual Members’ Meeting held today. The announcement marks the highest interest rate in five years, reflecting
Inside EC’s Tight Grip on 2026 Presidential Nominations
Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has stated that no presidential aspirant will be nominated for the 2026 General Elections unless they fully meet the legal and constitutional requirements. Presidential nominations are scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th September 2025, and will be conducted at
Uganda Tourism Board Shuts Down 18 Tour Firms Over Fraud
In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s tourism sector, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has suspended the licenses of 18 tour companies, citing suspected fraudulent practices. The companies have been ordered to halt all operations immediately as investigations get underway. The suspensions, described as “precautionary but firm”,
