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”,
ungu-xi-troops-undergo-training-on-family and safety
The United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) contingent, in Somalia, underwent a comprehensive one-day training program focused on psychological resilience, family mindset and medical preparedness. In his address, the UNGU-XI commander Lt Col Peter Ruyogoza Barigye urged officers and troops to absorb the training, emphasising that “knowledge is key and
Museveni, Mafabi Only Aspirants to Meet Nomination Requirements — EC
As the country moves closer to the 2016 elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that only two presidential aspirants National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Yoweri Museveni and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate Nandala Mafabi have so far fulfilled all nomination requirements. The revelation was made by EC spokesperson
Electoral Commission gets permanent Home Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has received a significant boost with the acquisition of a permanent site for its operations. The National Housing and Construction Company Limited has officially handed over a 10-acre piece of land in Lweza–Lubowa, valued at approximately Shs 15 billion, to the Commission. Although the land has
Bobi Wine risks missing presidential nominations over signatures
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is on the verge of missing out on the 2026 presidential nominations. According to the Electoral Commission, aspiring presidential candidates are required to submit at least 10 signatures from each of 98 districts across
Gen. Otafiire: Besigye is Innocent in the Court of Public Opinion
Internal Affairs Minister Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has said that former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye remains innocent in the court of public opinion, despite facing treason charges in the formal justice system. Speaking during the annual Rule of Law Week organized by the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Otafiire emphasized that
