NUP Petitions Court Over UPDF Amendment Act, Cites Violation of Constitution
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has filed a Constitutional Petition challenging the recently passed UPDF Amendment Act of 2025, arguing
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The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)Party unveils Nandala Mafabi Presidential Aspirant for 2026 General Elections.
The unveiling was made during the FDC Party National Council Meeting held today at the Party’s Headquarters at Najjanakumbi along
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Museveni Picks Nomination Forms, Confirms 2026 Presidential Bid
President Yoweri Museveni has officially entered the 2026 presidential race, aiming for a seventh term in office. NRM First National
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Presidential Race Heats Up as Uganda’s Aspirants Count Hits 88
The contest for Uganda’s presidency in 2026 is rapidly gaining momentum, with the number of candidates officially rising to 88
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Record 51 Aspirants Pick Nomination Forms as Uganda’s 2026 Presidential Race Kicks Off
Uganda’s road to the 2026 general elections has opened with an unprecedented rush, as 51 people collected nomination forms for
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Police Dispel Kidnap Reports, Confirm Fraud Charges Against NUP’s Settumba
Police at Kabalagala are holding Ssetuba Derrick on allegations of obtaining money by false pretenses from Namara Omuhereza, amounting to
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Among Vows to Inject Fresh Energy into NRM as She Courts Busoga Support
Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among has promised to inject “new things” into the National Resistance Movement’s mobilisation strategy and
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Electoral Commission Opens 2026 Presidential Nomination Period
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially opened the nomination period for Uganda’s 2026 general elections, starting with presidential candidates. EC
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The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)Party calls for National Council Meeting.
The (FDC) Party has called for National Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 13th.August 2025 at the Party’s Headquarters in Najjankumbi
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Tumukunde Secures National Resistance Movement (NRM) Flag for Rukungiri as Tribunal Dismisses Election Petition
The National Resistance Movement’s Election Disputes Tribunal has ended weeks of political wrangling in Rukungiri Municipality by affirming Lieutenant General
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