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Munyonyo,Uganda – Day Two of the 27th Annual Judges’ Conference at Speke Resort Munyonyo got underway with a focused and practical programme aimed at strengthening people-centred justice delivery and reinforcing public confidence in the Judiciary. Vice President Jessica Alupo in a group photo with judges at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Monday.(Courtesy photo) Discussions throughout the day centred on strengthening Alternative …

Meywa Farouq Calls on FUFA to Intervene in SC Villa Electoral Process | Voice of Bugerere Home Sports Meywa Farouq Calls on FUFA to Intervene in SC Villa Electoral Process

Makindye Division has been thrown into political turmoil following a controversial decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) that has sparked anger, confusion, and accusations of political bias. NRM’s Yasin Omari addressing the press after being declared. (Courtesy photo) On Monday, 5 January 2026, the Electoral Commission disqualified 11 candidates from the Makindye Division mayoral race, including National Unity Platform (NUP) …

Isingiro– Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson Electoral Commission has disqualified Resty Sarah Kyarimpa, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Isingiro Woman Member of Parliament for failure to fulfill the set out requirements. Resty Sarah Kyarimpa “Accordingly, the decision of the Returning Officer, Isingiro District, nominating Candidate Kyarimpa Resty Sarah is hereby reversed; and Candidate Kyarimpa Resty Sarah is disqualified …

Kampala– High Court Judge, Simon Peter Kinobe has dismissed a petition in which Singer Mathias Walukagga was challenging the decision of the Electoral Commission (EC) that denominated him from the official list of contestants for Busiro East Parliamentary seat. Mathias Walukagga A week back, the Electoral Commission ruled in favor of John Lubowa Kilimiro, a registered voter in who brought …

Amos Tayebwa |Mbarara The race for the Kashari North parliamentary seat is intensifying, with incumbent Member of Parliament Basil Bataringaya Omwonyo condemning what he describes as harassment, political malice, and acts likely to incite electoral violence by some National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Mbarara District. Bataringaya alleges that the hostility is being driven by sections of the district NRM …

Kampala– Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has written to Nakaseke South Constituency Member of Parliament, Hon Lutamaguzi Semakula complaining about illegal Polling Stations in Namunkekeera industrial Park. Justice Byabakama (Courtesy photo) “The Commission is conducting verification of the voter data and polling stations in the area of reference and will provide you with a feedback as …

Uganda Electoral Commission Confirms Readiness for Parliamentary Nominations and Sets 2026 Election Date | Voice of Bugerere Home Politics Uganda Electoral Commission Confirms Readiness for Parliamentary Nominations and Sets 2026 Election Date

By Kabuye RonaldThe National Unity Platform (NUP) has named Florence Asio as its new flag bearer for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, replacing Mercy Alupo, whose sudden removal from the national voters’ register has sparked outrage and accusations of political foul play. NUP Unveils New Bukedea Flag Bearer: Bobi Wine Blasts Electoral Interference, Points Finger at Speaker Anita Among …

By Kabuye RonaldThe High Court in Kampala has set October 1, 2025, as the date it will deliver its ruling on whether the Electoral Commission acted lawfully in disqualifying Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena from the 2026 presidential race or not. UPC, through its legal representative and Erute County MP Jonathan Odur, filed a judicial review application challenging …