Ofwono Opondo Nominated to Contest in NRM Primaries After Nod from Museveni
Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, Ofwono Opondo, has been officially nominated to contest in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries for the Older Persons Member of Parliament seat representing the Eastern Region. Last month, President Yoweri Museveni gave Opondo the green light to enter elective politics after
Wave of Defections Shakes Political Landscape Ahead of 2026 Elections
Several Members of Parliament have defected from their respective parties, crossing over to rival political formations in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections. Most notably, defections have occurred from both the National Unity Platform (NUP),the largest opposition party and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to the ruling National Resistance
Over 1,300 NRM Members Pick Nomination Forms Ahead of 2026 General Elections
At least 1,300 members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have picked expression of interest and nomination forms as the party kicks off preparations for the 2026 general elections. Hundreds of party supporters and aspirants thronged the NRM Electoral Commission offices to express their intent to contest for party
FDC’s Anthony Akol Defects to NRM, Seeks Apaa District Status, Acholi Compensation
Kilak North Member of Parliament, Anthony Akol, has officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Formerly a member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Akol has picked up the NRM expression of interest forms to contest for the Kilak North parliamentary seat under the ruling party’s banner.
Tayebwa, Among to Run Joint Bid for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Roles in 2026
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has announced his intention to contest for the office of Deputy Speaker once again following the 2026 general elections. Tayebwa made the declaration at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat, where he had gone to collect expression of interest forms ahead of the polls.
Nalukoola Files Notice of Appeal After Court Voids Kawempe North Seat
City lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is set to appeal the High Court ruling that nullified his election as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. The High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the
Museveni, First Lady Apologise for Past Mistakes Against Buganda
President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni have publicly apologized for mistakes made during their leadership, particularly those affecting the people of Buganda and other regions of Uganda. The apology was delivered during the closing ceremony of a five-day spiritual gathering that began on May 19, 2025, hosted
UPDF Bill: Museveni briefs NRM MPs as Opposition Readies for Showdown
Tensions are rising among opposition political parties as Parliament prepares to vote on the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025. The vote comes amid a high-stakes political moment, with President Yoweri Museveni meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) Members of Parliament in a closed-door briefing to rally support
Deported Ugandan Ambassador Declines New Posting, Reaffirms UPC Loyalty
Joy Ruth Acheng, the former Ugandan High Commissioner to Canada and former Woman MP for Kole District, has publicly declared that she has never been a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Acheng was expelled from Canada in September 2024, after being declared persona non grata on
Government Tables Controversial UPDF Amendment Bill
The government is set to table the controversial Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill following a resolution by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to support a proposal allowing the trial of armed civilians in the Court Martial. The UPDF Amendment Bill was previously withdrawn earlier this year to
