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Post Views: 13 AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com—–Seven incumbent chairpersons who contested in the general elections for LC3 chairperson and town council mayoral positions in Kabale District have lost their seats, according to results officially declared by the Kabale District Returning Officer, Aisha Nansubuga. Among the most notable defeats is that of Joseph Baryamujura, an independent candidate who lost the Buhara …

Post Views: 5 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.comBushenyi Ishaka municipality incumbent mayor, Richard Byaruhanga Nesto is leading other four candidates in the race that will be concluded tomorrow Jan. 27, 2026.Other candidates are former mayor Jackson Kamugasha, who led the municipality for three terms and retired in 2021. There is also Evaristo Rwambuga the speaker of the same municipality. …

Amos Tayebwa |Mbarara The political camp of Kashari North NRM flag bearer Patrick Musinguzi, popularly known as Akoki, is showing signs of weakening after a wave of his loyal supporters defected to back incumbent Member of Parliament Basil Bataringaya Rwankwene, alias Omwonyo, ahead of the 2026 general elections. The defections have been reported in several areas where Bataringaya has been …

Only two candidates are left in the race for the Elgon North County parliamentary seat in Bulambuli District — incumbent MP Gerald Nangoli and Irene Muloni, the current Woman MP for Bulambuli. This follows the withdrawal of four contenders — Nagemesi Buyi Stephen, Sam Gibuzuyi, Mungo Patrick, and Nakisisa Ballak — who had initially contested in the NRM primaries and …

Butebo, Uganda — The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Hon. Dr. Monica Musenero has confirmed that residents of Butebo District are fully prepared to welcome the NRM presidential flag bearer and President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, who is set to visit the district on Wednesday, November 12. The President is expected to address supporters at Butebo District …

The Industrial City Division Member of Parliament race has gained momentum after Hon. Karim Masaba, the incumbent was duly nominated on Thursday by the Electoral Commission, pledging to offer inclusive and people-centred leadership once elected in parliament again for his 2nd term. The nomination exercise took place in Half London, at the Electoral Commission offices, under the supervision, the Returning …

“2020 NRM party elections exposed Connie Galiwango’s non-loyalty to the party when she defied and returned as an independent contesting against Wanyoto the party’s official flag bearer for the Mbale Woman seat”_  Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende the two-time contender for Mbale District woman representative and the city has expressed a high attitude of consistency to represent the good people of …