The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has Eulogized Major General Deus Sande who passed away on Wednesday morning in Mpigi. Maj.Gen Deus Sande “We are very saddened by the unexpected passing of our long time comrade Maj.General Deus Sande, Commander Armoured Division. May his soul rest in eternal peace.” Remarked Muhoozi via his official X handle Major …
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H.E. Ahmed Ibrahim, the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan, has paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, at his office at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) headquarters on Old Kampala Hill on Wednesday mid-morning, February 11, 2026. Ambassador Ahmed informed the Mufti that his short visit was intended to …
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Masaka City — Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament–elect, Hon. Justine Nameere Nsubuga, has described her court-sanctioned victory as a historic milestone built by the people of Masaka “stitch by stitch,” saying the electorate rejected divisive politics in favor of effective representation, service delivery and meaningful engagement with government. In the message she posted our social media platforms after the …
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Post Views: 2 BY AMBROSE KWERONDAIN KABALEwww.mknewslink.com—–Emmanuel Sentaro Byamugisha, an independent candidate, was yesterday re-elected Mayor of Kabale Municipality for the 2026–2031 term, according to the Kabale District Returning Officer. Byamugisha defeated three opponents: Sam Arinaitwe, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer; Ian Ronald Mugisha, an independent candidate and Deputy Speaker of Kabale District; and Evarist Hussein …
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Kampala– The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has intensified its call for independent control over the discipline of advocates, arguing that the Law Council’s continued oversight undermines professional independence, delays justice, and weakens public confidence in the legal profession. The position was presented by ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony, on behalf of President Isaac Ssemakadde, SC, during a Non-Residential Workshop for …
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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 …
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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 …
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By Amos Tayebwa – Mbarara A fresh storm is brewing within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as tension mounts between official party flagbearers and NRM-leaning independents ahead of the 2026 general elections. Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari has come out strongly to defend his decision to run as an independent, accusing some senior NRM figures of intimidation and …
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Sheema, Uganda — The political landscape of Sheema South, western Uganda, has taken a new twist following the entry of Tomson Mwesigwa Bandiho . He was last week officially nominated to contest as an Independent candidate in the forthcoming 2026 parliamentary elections. Speaking shortly after his nomination, Bandiho expressed gratitude to the people of Sheema South for their confidence in …
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Post Views: 7 0-0x0-0-0# By Aggrey TwesigyeIn Mbararawww.mknewslink.com Three incumbent legislators who lost in the recent NRM party primaries have been duly nominated by the electoral commission to contest as independent candidates in the 2026 general elections. In Rwampara district, woman MP Molly Asiimwe Musiime secured her nomination as an independent candidate, declaring that her decision to seek re-election …
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