Tag Archives: election

Although voters ousted 3 anti-gay politicians, Uganda remains deeply homophobic. In response to the recent article “Uganda: Voters reject anti-LGBTQI+ lawmakers”, Melanie Nathan, executive director of the African Human Rights Coalition, submitted this comment: As a country conditions expert witness reporter, I must clarify so that there is no confusion by anyone seeking to portray Uganda’s anti-homosexuality climate as improving. …

Mpigi- A few weeks after the people of Mawokota South have elected National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Suzan Nakawuki as their Member of Parliament. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) The out going member of Parliament, Yusuf Nsibambi has disconnected Power from one of the parts of the Constituency urging residents to ask their New Member of Parliament to support them. “This electricity …

Kampala, Uganda — Presidential election petitioner Kasibante Robert has formally applied to withdraw his petition challenging the results of the 2026 presidential election, citing prohibitive costs and the complexity of conducting a nationwide forensic audit of electoral systems. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session at Supreme Court  In a Notice of Motion filed before the Supreme Court, …

Kampala- A Ugandan lawyer has formally petitioned the United States and the European Union, urging them not to recognize the recently concluded presidential election in Uganda, citing widespread irregularities, violence, and breaches of international electoral standards. Lawyer Innocent Ainebyona In a letter dated 5th February 2026 and addressed to U.S. Ambassador William W. Popp and European Union Ambassador Jan Sadek, Innocent …

Kampala– The Supreme Court is poised to determine whether the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, will be summoned to account for alleged irregularities in the last presidential election. Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija during the court session. The decision, expected on February 18, follows submissions by lawyers representing Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party, …

His Highness Umukuka III, Jude Mike Mudoma, has congratulated Brigadier General David Gonyi and Colonel Christine Nekesa Situma upon their election as Army Representatives to the Parliament of Uganda. Both officers hail from the Bugisu sub-region, with Brig Gen David Gonyi from Sironko District and Col Christine Nekesa from Namisindwa District. The congratulations were conveyed through the spokesperson of the …

The Mufti of Uganda, His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called on politicians to accept the outcomes of the recently concluded general elections, stressing that democratic maturity requires grace in both victory and defeat. Mufti Shiekh Ramathan Mubaje addressing the gathering. Speaking on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during memorial prayers for the late Saidi Bizimungu at Kasambya Village …

Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics Kayunga Court Dismisses Karangwa Election Petition, Upholds Nakwedde’s Victory

OTTAWA — Members of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) living in Canada organised coordinated protests across several cities to denounce President Yoweri Museveni’s declared election victory, citing widespread election malpractice, violence, and abductions in Uganda. The demonstrations were held in Ottawa, Montreal, and Cornwall, led by NUP members within the Ugandan diaspora. In Ottawa, the mobilisation was organised by …

In a dramatic and urgent statement posted to social media just hours ago, Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has accused the ruling regime of orchestrating widespread electoral malpractice amid a nationwide internet blackout. “Uganda is in the dark with the internet shut down,” Bobi Wine wrote on X (formerly Twitter) under his verified handle …