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Post Views: 3 By Wilber Muhwezi KasianteIn Rubiriziwww.mknewslink.comThe Rubirizi distrct chairman Sylvester Agubanshorora yesterday steped down for the NRM flagbearer and candidate Mr. Obed Byakureka.According to the NRM chairman for Rubirizi district Mr. Manyire Edgar, the development came to pass after the parliamentary deputy speaker Rt. Hon Thomas Tayebwa visited the district to launch campaigns for President Museveni.Mr. Manyire …

Kampala – From ghetto stages to the ballot box, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu—better known as Bobi Wine—has morphed from reggae icon to torch-bearer of a generation that refuses to whisper about injustice. A new in-depth profile on Parrots Uganda dubs him “The People’s Candidate,” tracing how the 42-year-old National Unity Platform (NUP) leader is redefining hope in a country where 80 …

Post Views: 3 By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Isingirowww.mknewslink.comThe Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified James Atwiine, an Independent candidate vying for the Isingiro North County parliamentary seat, over alleged irregularities in his academic qualifications. Atwiine’s disqualification follows a petition filed by a concerned resident of Isingiro District, Benson Kazungu, citing Article 61 (1) (o) and Sections 15 and 46 of the …

IGARA– Counsel Tumukunde Joshua the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Head Legal Team – Western Region, the party flag bearer for Igara East Constituency has expressed interest not to contest in the forthcoming general elections. Tumukunde Joshua “I regret to inform you that I am unable to proceed with this candidature due to financial constraints. Nonetheless, I remain fully committed to …

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, was on Wednesday officially nominated as a candidate in Uganda’s 2026 presidential election. Kyagulanyi, who rose to national prominence during the 2021 elections when he challenged long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, successfully fulfilled all the legal requirements outlined under the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179. His …

By Kabuye Ronald The National Council of the Democratic Front (DF) has resolved not to field a presidential candidate or support any other contender in the upcoming presidential elections. The party cited continued bias and irregularities in elections organized by Uganda’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), which it accused of favoring the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) and its long-time incumbent, …