Parliament Explains Delay in Swearing-in of Nalukoola
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has explained the delay in swearing in Kawempe North MP-elect Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola. Among stated that Parliament is awaiting a copy of the gazette before proceeding with the swearing-in ceremony. “When a member wins, I wait for the gazette. Once I receive it, I swear
NRM Moves to Challenge Nalukoola’s Election as Kawempe North MP
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set to challenge the results of the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. The by-election was won by Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola of the National Unity Platform (NUP), who defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who secured 8,593 votes. Other
Nalukoola Wins Kawempe North By-Election
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has been declared the winner of the Kawempe North by-election. The announcement was made by Makabayi Henry, the returning officer for Kampala City, after Nalukoola secured 17,764 votes. He defeated his closest rival, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM),
UCC Suspends Pearl FM Broadcasting License over Kawempe by-election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended the broadcasting services of 107.9 Pearl FM for violating the Minimum Broadcasting Standards. According to Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, Pearl FM aired content on March 12, 2025, during the program “MPULIDDE KAMENYA”, hosted by Kalule Sulaiman, that breached broadcasting regulations.
Tension Flares as Military Whisks Away MPs, Journalists in Kawempe By-Election
Tension erupted in the Kawempe by-election as military police whisked away National Unity Platform (NUP) MPs, including Bukomansimbi South County MP Kayemba Solomon and Mawokota North MP Hillary Kiyaga. The two lawmakers were taken from the Kazo Angola polling station. Journalists, including Raymond Tamale, Abubaker Lubowa, Denis Kabugo, Hakim Wampamba,
NUP Candidate Nalukoola Petitions Court Over Alleged Torture and Inhumane Treatment
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kawempe by-election, Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, has petitioned the court over alleged inhumane treatment during the recently concluded campaigns. Through his legal team, led by George Musisi, Nalukoola is seeking a court declaration that the actions against him were unlawful, along with compensation.
EC, Police Meet Over Violence in Kawempe By-Election Campaigns
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has met with senior leadership of the Uganda Police Force, headed by Director of Operations AIGP Frank Mwesigwa, to address the ongoing clampdown on opposition campaigns in the Kawempe by-election. Over the weekend, political campaigns for the Kawempe North
