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Isingiro-Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the state Minister for Animal industry under Ministry of Agriculture, on Saturday was declared unopposed in the race for Isingiro North parliamentary seat. Minister Bright Rwamirama (Yellow shirt) after being declared unopposed on Saturday.(Courtesy photo) This follows the withdrawal of Alliance for National Transformation candidate Anthony Rutahwire from the contest under unclear circumstances. Later on, the Electoral …

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) …

By Alexander Luyima This morning, the NTV news crew was barred from entering Uganda’s Parliament, with their press accreditation withdrawn at the entrance. When asked for an explanation, security personnel reportedly said they had “instructions not to allow entry,” without providing any further details. Sources indicate that the move comes after Parliament’s leadership expressed anger over NTV’s recent reporting on …

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Florence Asio, who was set to challenge Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, is reportedly battling trauma following what the party describes as an abduction that forced her out of the race. Asio went missing just hours before her scheduled nomination on Wednesday, alongside several of her …

Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) says its parliamentary candidate Asio Florence has gone missing hours before her scheduled nomination, while Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was declared unopposed for the Bukedea Woman MP seat — deepening fears of political intimidation ahead of the 2026 general elections. NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, known widely as Bobi Wine, said Asio and several …