The political ground is shaking in northern Uganda as leaked Declaration of Results (DR) forms from 18 disputed polling stations deliver a crushing blow to National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua. Despite the Electoral Commission (EC) ordering a fresh election in the contested polling stations of Ajuri County, Alebtong District, the leaked results still paint a grim …

Kalungu — Hon. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu has said he is not troubled by the decision of the Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court ordering a recount of votes that led to his declaration as the winner of the Kalungu West parliamentary seat. Hon. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu. Speaking after the ruling, Ssewungu noted that as a High Court advocate, he respects the court’s …

Kampala-  The Parliament has held a special sitting to honor the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Apolot Stella Isodo, who passed away on Saturday, 17 January 2026. Speaker and Deputy Speaker receiving Isodo’s casket at Parliament. Hon. Isodo was a prominent member of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party and was widely respected for her humility, …

Kalungu– Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted an application for a vote recount filed by Ismael Semakula (independent )the first runner up in the recently concluded Kalungu West Parliamentary election. In this election, Joseph Gonzaga Sewungu ( National Unity Platform)was declared a winner on a difference of 46 votes. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in court today (courtesy photo) The trial Magistrate, …

Post Views: 10 By Andama moses.In Masindiwww.mknewslink.comJulius Mugisa, an independent candidate who lost elections to Ronald Akugizibwe Aled of NRM in the just concluded general elections for Buruli County in Masindi district has decided to take legal action against NRM’s Ronald Aled Akuguzibwe challenging his victory citing irregularities during the exercise. Mugisa revealed this during press conference held at …

By Kayiira Jackson  The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) has bowed to pressure from schools and rescheduled the seventh edition of the Elite Secondary School Games, pushing the competition to 26th February–1st March 2026. The games had initially been slated for 13th–16th February 2026, but concerns raised by schools over inadequate preparation time following the reopening of schools forced …

Uganda’s long-awaited national oil refinery has entered its most decisive phase yet, as the government moves closer to sealing a $4 billion partnership with a United Arab Emirates-backed investor, a step that could significantly alter fuel supply dynamics across East Africa. After more than a decade of delays, the project is now advancing towards a Final Investment Decision, expected by …

MTN should cut its losses and exit Iran, as it faces either reputational or financial harm if it fails to act following the outbreak of widespread protests against the country’s authoritarian theocratic regime. That is the view of Iraj Abedian, economist and chief executive of Pan-African Capital Holdings, who said he was incredibly disappointed in the MTN board and its …

Bukomansimbi, Uganda — The Outgoing Bukomansimbi North Member of Parliament, Christine Ndiwalana, has thanked voters for their support and urged residents to remain focused on service and collective progress following the conclusion of parliamentary elections. Hon.Christine Ndiwalana In a message released after the polls, Ndiwalana said that while elections are a periodic event, leadership responsibility and service to the people …

Kampala-Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has set 28th January 2026 as the date at which it will deliver a Ruling on a bill application which was filed by Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director for Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) who is on currently on remand on charges of obtaining and disclosing National Voter’s Information without consent from the Electoral Commission. …