Owiny-Dollo Bows Out: A Career Spanning Courts, controversies and Peace Talks
Chief Justice of Uganda Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has retired after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 70 years. Owiny-Dollo was appointed Chief Justice on 20 August 2020 by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, becoming the 13th holder of the office. He replaced Bart Magunda Katureebe, who retired on 19 June 2020 after
AU Observers Flag Internet Shutdown During Elections
The African Union (AU) Election Observer Mission has raised concerns over the suspension of internet services during Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, warning that the move curtailed fundamental freedoms and weakened the transparency of the electoral process. Addressing journalists at a joint press briefing at Skyz Hotel in Naguru, the Mission’s
List: NUP MPs who Made It to Twelfth Parliament
At least 50 legislators have so far secured seats in the Twelfth Parliament on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, The Daily Star has learned. The figure represents a reduction of seven Members of Parliament compared to the party’s previous strength in the House. In the last election cycle, NUP
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
