Lukwago Concedes Defeat in Kampala Lord Mayorship Race
The outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has conceded defeat following the Kampala Lord Mayorship polls held on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Lukwago lost to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, who polled 141,220 votes. Lukwago, the incumbent, contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) ticket. Other
List: NUP MPs who Made It to Twelfth Parliament
At least 50 legislators have so far secured seats in the Twelfth Parliament on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, The Daily Star has learned. The figure represents a reduction of seven Members of Parliament compared to the party’s previous strength in the House. In the last election cycle, NUP
NUP Contests Museveni’s Declaration as President-Elect
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has contested the declaration of President-elect Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Yesterday, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, declared the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the winner of the 2026 presidential election. Speaking after the declaration, Benjamin Katana, the National Unity
Court rejects Mandatory Bail for Detained NUP Supporters
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates Court has dismissed a mandatory bail application filed by ten supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), despite them having spent more than 60 days on remand. Last month, the suspects petitioned the court seeking mandatory release, arguing that their continued detention violated the constitutional requirement
Kibalama returns home, Withdraws Case Against NUP Constitution
Moses Nkonge Kibalama, the founder of the National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party (NURDP), which is now known as the National Unity Platform (NUP) under the leadership of Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, has withdrawn his court case challenging the party’s constitution. Kibalama cited reconciliation and unity as his primary
Hearing of NUPMathias Walukaga Petition Kicks Off at High Court
The hearing of a petition filed by National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Busiro East, Mathias Walukaga, is set to kick off later today at the High Court in Kampala. Last week, Walukaga petitioned the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) from contesting in the
UN Condemns Escalating Repression Ahead of 2026 Elections
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned the escalating crackdown on opposition groups and the media in Uganda ahead of next month’s general election. Türk urged Ugandan authorities to uphold human rights before, during, and after the vote, warning of a “disturbing pattern of repression.” “It
NUP’s Mpaka Cross to NRM After Withdrawing From Mbarara Race
Peter Mpaka, who recently withdrew from the Mbarara City North parliamentary race, and Mark Itogooro Nyabihemu, the former NUP mayoral candidate for Mbarara City, have both quit the National Unity Platform (NUP). The two were officially presented to President Museveni at the Golf Course grounds in Booma Cell, Mbarara City.
Can Mpuuga Beat NUP’s Gyaviira Amid Recent Controversies?
Democratic Front (DF) party president and former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has declared his bid to run for Nyendo–Mukungwe Division Member of Parliament. Mpuuga made the announcement during a community engagement in Mukudde Village, Masaka City, putting to rest weeks of speculation about his political future. “The
Unlawful drilling: Mufumbiro, Eddy Mutwe denied bail
The Kawempe Chief Magistrates’ Court has rejected the bail application of National Unity Platform (NUP) Deputy Spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Sauda Madaada, and eight other party members, pending investigation. The group, which is facing charges of unlawful drilling, conspiracy to commit a felony, and other related offenses, had applied for
