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
NRM Tribunal Overturns Election of Tanga Odoi’s Son
In a stunning rebuke to what many perceived as a textbook case of political nepotism, the NRM Tribunal has nullified the election of Collin Tanga, son of the ruling party’s powerful Electoral Commission chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi. Collin had been controversially declared the NRM Youth League Chairperson, narrowly beating rival
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
Speaker Among: My Role as Speaker Necessitates a Seat at CEC
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has officially kicked off its internal elections, seeking to elect leaders who will steer the party over the next five years. While several leadership positions are up for grabs, the race for the Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) has drawn particular attention due to
EC Confirms 27 Recognized Political Parties Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released an updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming 27 parties as cleared to operate and participate in the upcoming 2026 general elections. In a statement, the EC said the register update was conducted in accordance with the Political Parties and
Kadaga Clashes With Speaker Among Over NRM Vice Chair Post
Tensions ran high during the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting on Saturday as First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga delivered a fiery speech opposing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s bid for the position of First National Vice Chairperson (Female). In an emotionally charged address, Kadaga accused
