NRM’s Nabayiga Wins Kalangala By-Election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Idah Nabayiga, has been declared the winner of the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election, securing a decisive victory over her closest rival. Nabayiga was announced winner by Kalangala District Returning Officer Ronald Agaba after garnering 12,642 votes in the closely watched race.
Museveni Threatens to Sack ‘Lazy’ Ministers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday used the opening sitting of Uganda’s 12th Parliament to deliver a stern warning to ministers among leaders whom he accused of failing to mobilize wananchi to benefit from government wealth-creation programs, saying the time had come for every elected official to take responsibility for
Besigye, Lutale Petition Court to Nullify UPDF Act
Jailed former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Obeid Lutale, have filed a petition in the Constitutional Court seeking to nullify the UPDF Amendment Act, 2025. In May 2025, Parliament enacted amendments to the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Act despite a Supreme Court ruling that had barred
Col. Mande Returns Home, Says He Was Tortured Before Fleeing into Exile
Colonel Samson Mande, a former bush war fighter, has returned to Uganda after 25 years in exile. He was welcomed back by President Yoweri Museveni during the Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Col. Mande, a key figure in the 1986 liberation struggle and one of the founding members
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
US Cautions Its Nationals amid Presidential Nominations in Uganda
The U.S. government has issued a security advisory to its nationals amid the ongoing presidential nominations taking place in Kampala. Earlier today, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination process with the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) being the first to be nominated. He was followed
NRM Parliamentary Aspirant Remanded for Allegedly Assaulting Prime Minister Nabbanja
A member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party and aspiring Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi East, Onesmas Twinamasiko, has been remanded to Kibaale Prison over allegations of assaulting Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The directive was issued by Magistrate Nazifah Namayanja of the Kibaale Magistrates Court following Twinamasiko’s appearance
How NRM Endorsed Basajjabalaba to Lead Entrepreneurs League Through 2031
In a move raising fresh questions about internal democracy within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba has been endorsed unopposed as Chairperson of the party’s Entrepreneurs League for the 2025–2031 term. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State Lodge
Anita Among Wins NRM Seat as Kadaga Decries Intimidation and Bribery
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has been declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) after defeating Speaker Emeritus Rebecca Kadaga in a highly anticipated internal party election. The declaration was made by Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission. “I, Tanga Odoi, being the
Kadaga, Among Face Off in High-Stakes NRM Vice Chairperson Race
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is bracing for a major showdown today as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga goes head-to-head with Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). The vote is set to take place at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, in
