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Arua City — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and First Lady Maama Janet Museveni on Monday addressed thousands of jubilant supporters at the Arua Golf Course Grounds, rallying them to continue supporting the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for peace, development, and unity. President Museveni, who was warmly welcomed by residents from across West Nile, said the NRM had transformed Uganda from …

Nebbi — First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, has called upon Ugandans, especially the youth, to vote for peace and stability as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections. Addressing a rally in Nebbi District where she accompanied President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his campaign trail on Saturday, Maama Janet urged voters to treasure …

It fills my heart with immense joy and renewed purpose to announce my official return home, where I was met with the warmest and most inspiring welcome from the good People of PFF. These are not just supporters; they are the true, battle-hardened fighters for Peoples Freedom in Uganda, standing firm with unwavering conviction. It is an honor to be …

Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Hon. David Bahati, has announced that he will not contest in the 2026 general elections. In an official statement released after meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on the sidelines of the 27th National Prayer Breakfast, Bahati said his decision follows “deep reflection and wide consultations” with the President, NRM party leaders, …

Secrets leak: How Mp Wanda, Welikhe plot to kick out NRM flagbearer Masaba Muhamood out of Bungokho Central race over academic documents HomeSecrets leak: How Mp Wanda, Welikhe plot to kick out NRM flagbearer Masaba Muhamood out of Bungokho Central race over academic documents

By Racheal N. Namuli Tensions have erupted in the Busiro South parliamentary race after two National Unity Platform (NUP) aspirants defied the party’s Electoral Management Committee decision and declared their intentions to contest as independent candidates. Last month, the Electoral Management Committee announced incumbent MP Matovu Charles as the official NUP flag bearer for the Busiro South constituency. However, this …

By Kabuye Ronald The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to block him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections under the UPC banner. Akena, alongside fellow aspirant Adim Dennis Enapu, was disqualified during the nomination process after the Commission ruled that neither candidate …

Kampala – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Chairman and President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has officially launched the NRM Manifesto for the period 2026–2031, pledging to protect the hard-earned achievements of the Movement and accelerate Uganda’s march to high middle–income status. The colorful launch was attended by senior party leaders, ministers, Members of Parliament, …

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, was on Wednesday officially nominated as a candidate in Uganda’s 2026 presidential election. Kyagulanyi, who rose to national prominence during the 2021 elections when he challenged long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, successfully fulfilled all the legal requirements outlined under the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179. His …

Kampala — Uganda’s political landscape took a significant turn today as Hon. Nathan Nandala Mafabi was officially nominated to contest for the presidency in the 2026 General Election. The nomination, conducted by the Electoral Commission at its headquarters in Kampala, confirms the veteran legislator’s long-anticipated bid to challenge for the nation’s top office. Hon. Mafabi, who has served for years …