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.
Joseph Ssewava Announces Bid to Lead NRM in Central Region
Joseph Ssewava, a prominent figure in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a close ally of President Yoweri Museveni, has declared his candidacy for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Central Region. He aims to succeed the former incumbent, Godfrey Kiwanda Suubi. Ssewava is widely recognized for his
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
Court nullifies the election of Nalukoola as Kawempe North MP
The High Court in Kampala has annulled the election of Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola as MP for Kawempe Division North. The nullifying of Nalukoola’s election follows a petitioned filed by Faridah Nambi, the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the parliamentary by-election for Kawempe Division North held on
Anxiety as Opposition Walks Out of Parliament Ahead of Vote on UPDF, Political Parties Bills
Opposition Members of Parliament walked out of Parliament before a scheduled vote on the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) and Political Parties Bills. Despite an earlier agreement by the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to participate in the decision-making process, the opposition parties exited
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
Galiwango Declares Bid for NRM Chairmanship in Mbale City
Zubair Galiwango, a National Council of Sports official and resident of Nakaloke in Mbale Northern City Division, has formally announced his candidacy for the position of NRM Chairman for Mbale City. Speaking at a press conference held at his home on Sunday, Galiwango pledged to end the controversial practice of
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
