President Museveni Submits Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, has officially returned his nomination forms to the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the 2026 general elections. The forms were delivered by NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong, accompanied by other senior party leaders. This development comes just a day after
Bobi Wine returns nomination forms ahead of 2026 Presidential Race
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has formally submitted presidential nomination forms to the Electoral Commission, marking the official start of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu’s (aka Bobi Wine) bid for the presidency in the upcoming 2026 General Election. NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya confirmed that the party successfully gathered the required
Court Charges Mufumbiro and Sauda Madada Over Unlawful Drilling
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has charged National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro and Sauda Madaada with unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses. The two join a group of seven other NUP members, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe, the
Police Arrests Nubian Li Shortly After Mayoral Nomination
Musician and political figure Buken Ali, popularly known as Nubian Li, was arrested by police shortly after his nomination for the Nakawa Division Mayor position. The arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda, moments after he had officially been nominated as a candidate in
How NUP Quietly Bought and Built Iganga Offices in Secrecy
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has opened its Eastern Uganda Regional Headquarters, located in the heart of Iganga Town, in the Busoga Sub-region , a move that reportedly caught even local law enforcement by surprise. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
Museveni Releases Official Campaign Poster as Political Showdown with Bobi Wine Looms
As Uganda’s political atmosphere intensifies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The poster was released earlier today at the NRM party headquarters, coming just weeks after Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine,
Pictorial: Bobi Wine’s Son Solomon Announces Engagement in Texas
Solomon Kampala, the eldest son of Ugandan opposition figure and musician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has announced his engagement to his partner, Helen Jaquez. The 19-year-old shared the news on Instagram, posting photos and video of a sunset proposal aboard a sailboat on Lake Travis in
NRM primaries proved that it is still a popular political party which is here to stay
By David Serumaga Under the multiparty system, political parties are expected to hold primary elections, allowing members to elect competent candidates who will then compete against flag bearers from other parties. The NRM party has consistently organised these primaries at both local and national levels since 2006, including in 2011
Bobi Wine Reignites Bid for Presidency with New Campaign Message
As Uganda’s political battlefield heats up, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the president of National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off his 2026 presidential bid with the launch of a striking new campaign poster and a message that leaves little room for ambiguity: “A New Uganda Now.”
