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Elections were Free and Fair – UHRC

Elections were Free and Fair – UHRC

Kampala– The Uganda Human Rights Commission has released a report about the recently concluded 2026 Presidential Elections that took place in Uganda. Commissioner Shifra Lukwago with UHRC Chairperson Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya. (File photo) According to the Preliminary statement which has been issued by Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya, UHRC Chairperson alongside other Commission members at their offices in Kampala, she stated …

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Bobi Wine Warns of Nationwide Uprising if Uganda’s 2026 Elections Are Rigged, CNN Reports » The Hoima Post –

Bobi Wine Warns of Nationwide Uprising if Ugandas 2026 Elections

Uganda’s main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has warned of widespread unrest if the country’s forthcoming general elections are manipulated to keep President Yoweri Museveni in power, according to reporting by CNN. Speaking amid rising political tension ahead of the 2026 polls, Bobi Wine called on Ugandans to “rise up” should the electoral process be rigged, framing his …

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Museveni Orders Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections » The Hoima Post –

Museveni Orders Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections The Hoima.webp

Uganda has been plunged into an indefinite internet shutdown just days before the country’s general election, following a directive issued by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordering the suspension of public internet access nationwide. In a letter dated 13 January 2026, addressed to all licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), the UCC directed operators to block …

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Tourism Activities will Continue in the Elections Cycle – UTB

Tourism Activities will Continue in the Elections Cycle – UTB

Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has assured Ugandans and those interested in adventure, that although the government announced a public Holiday on 15th and 16th January 2026, during Electoral period, tourist activities will go on uninterrupted. Tourists cruising on Murchison falls some time back (courtesy photo) “Leading to the elections, Uganda has continued to enjoy a calm and stable environment across …

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MP Kabasharira Calls for Peaceful, Harmonious Elections as Christians Celebrate Christmas

MP Kabasharira Calls for Peaceful Harmonious Elections as Christians Celebrate

By Amos Tayebwa|Ntungamo The Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Naome Kabasharira, has called on political opponents and voters to shun violence and embrace peaceful politics as campaigns for the 2026 general elections continue, coinciding with Christmas celebrations observed by Christians worldwide on December 25. Speaking to this publication, Kabasharira urged all political actors to maintain discipline and harmony, citing the …

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Museveni Assured Ugandans Peace after Elections

Museveni Assured Ugandans Peace after Elections

Entebbe– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured that nobody will create chaos in Uganda because the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has all the necessary infrastructure to ensure peace in the country. President-Museveni-and-First-Lady-Janet-attending-the-National-Thanksgiving-prayers-at-State-House-Entebbe-on-Friday.-PPU- Photo The President explained that many of the problems in Africa are caused by parasite groups backed by foreigners who are trying to create violence in countries …

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Busiu Archdeacon Blesses Mbale District Woman MP, Pledges Full Support Ahead of the 2026 General Elections

Busiu Archdeacon Blesses Mbale District Woman MP Pledges Full Support

𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺, 17𝘵𝘩 𝘕𝘰𝘷. 2025. Busiu Archdeaconry under the Church of Uganda has pledged unwavering support to Hon. Miriam Mukhaye after she paid a courtesy visit to the clergy and church council.  The Mbale District Woman MP and NRM Flag Bearer was warmly received and prayed for as she presented the NRM flag to the Archdeaconry. During the visit, the clergy …

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