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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara, Uganda — As the country gears up for the 2026 general elections, senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders have launched a strong campaign to isolate party-leaning independent candidates, urging voters to back only official NRM flag bearers. The call was made over the weekend during a thanksgiving ceremony held at the home of Patrick Musinguzi Akooki, …

Nakasongola  – The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces–Air Force (UPDF-AF) has announced two key leadership changes, with Brig Gen Allan Kalanzi assuming command of the Uganda Air Force College (UAFC) in Nakasongola, and Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe appointed Commander of Ground-based Air Defence. Col Mwesigye handing over to Brig Gen Mugabe (courtesy photo) The handover ceremony in Nakasongola was presided …