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
Five More Suspects Join Eddie Mutwe, Achileo Over Military Drills
The Kawempe Grade One Magistrate has remanded five additional supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to Luzira Prison over allegations of illegal military training conducted at the party’s headquarters. The newly charged individuals include Tasi Calvin (alias Bobi Giant), Serunkuuma Edwin (alias Eddie King Kabenja), Lukenge Sharif, Nyanzi Yasin,
Mao’s wife, Lukwago, and Balimwezo Faceoff for Kampala Lord Mayor Seat
The Kampala Lord Mayoral race is heating up as the Electoral Commission officially nominates Beatrice Mao, wife of Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, to contest for the position on the DP ticket. Mao was nominated by Christine Mugerwa Kasule Gloria, and
How NUP Quietly Bought and Built Iganga Offices in Secrecy
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has opened its Eastern Uganda Regional Headquarters, located in the heart of Iganga Town, in the Busoga Sub-region , a move that reportedly caught even local law enforcement by surprise. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony, NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi
Can Nsereko Break the Museveni–Bobi Wine Grip in 2026?
Kampala Central MP and President of the Ecological Party of Uganda, Muhammad Nsereko, has officially entered the 2026 presidential race after picking up nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. Nsereko now joins a growing list of over 175 presidential aspirants eyeing Uganda’s top seat, including long-time incumbent President Yoweri Museveni
Museveni Releases Official Campaign Poster as Political Showdown with Bobi Wine Looms
As Uganda’s political atmosphere intensifies, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has unveiled his official campaign poster ahead of the 2026 General Elections. The poster was released earlier today at the NRM party headquarters, coming just weeks after Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine,
NUP Explains Internal Vetting of flag bearers Ahead of Elections
As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) has taken a different path from traditional political playbooks—abandoning open primary elections in favor of a vetting process to select its flag bearers. The move has drawn both support and skepticism, highlighting the uneasy balance between
Bobi Wine Reignites Bid for Presidency with New Campaign Message
As Uganda’s political battlefield heats up, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, the president of National Unity Platform (NUP) has kicked off his 2026 presidential bid with the launch of a striking new campaign poster and a message that leaves little room for ambiguity: “A New Uganda Now.”
Battle for NUP Ticket: Malende, Luyirika Each Contribute Shs 10 Million to Party Campaigns
In a bid to boost her visibility within the National Unity Platform (NUP), Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has responded to internal party pressure by contributing Shs 10 million towards NUP’s campaign fundraising efforts. Earlier, Malende sought an audience with NUP party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known
Winners and losers: NRM should triumph in the general elections
By Ofwono Opondo By the time you read this article, the massive fallouts from the just concluded primaries to select NRM parliamentary flag-bearers would still be unravelling across the country. Bitter and sour tastes will be hard to swallow, while the winners will be smiling gleefully. Just imagine the ever-disruptive
