EC Blocks Sebwato’s Presidential Bid Over Signature Shortfall
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected the nomination forms of presidential hopeful Ivan Sebwato after he failed to secure the
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Nyeko Rejoins Makindye East Parliamentary Race After Surprise Withdrawal
Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko has made a U-turn on his earlier decision to step away from elective politics, confirming
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Emmanuel Andama Wins Kyambogo University Guild Presidency on NUP Ticket
Kyambogo University has elected Emmanuel Andama of the National Unity Platform (NUP) as its 21st Guild President, in a decisive
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Hon.Robinah Nabbanja paints Wakiso District Yellow as She Concludes NRM Mobilisation Drive
Wakiso-Uganda- While completing the party mobilisation drive in Wakiso district,the Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja took a jibe at Opposition Leaders
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Electoral Commission Releases Symbols for Political Parties and Independent Candidates
The Electoral Commission (EC) has unveiled official symbols for 27 registered political parties in Uganda, alongside 20 approved symbols reserved
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UPDF Rejects Claims of Detaining Missing Opposition Activist Sam Mugumya
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have dismissed allegations that opposition activist Sam Mugumya is being held in military custody,
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Over 600 Vendors in Luwero Get Shs 100,000 Each from President Museveni
Vendors at Balikyejusa Market in Luwero District have hailed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni after receiving cash support meant to uplift
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Rt.Hon.Robinah Nabbanja in Kira Municipality for NRM Mobilisation as MP Ssemujju Nganda Watches
Uganda’s prime minister Robina Nabbanja will be in Kira Municipality along side Hon.Rosemary Sseninde-Director NRM Mobilisation, National Vice Chairman Central
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NRM Delivers Two Million Signatures to EC in Support of Museveni’s 2026 Nomination
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) on Friday submitted more than two million signatures to the Electoral Commission (EC), formally endorsing
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NUP Schedules September 15–21 for Vetting of Parliamentary Aspirants
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has confirmed that its vetting exercise for parliamentary hopefuls will run from September 15 to
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