Tag: 2026 General Elections

Court Rejects Molly Katanga’s Bail Application Again

The Criminal Division of the High Court of Uganda has rejected bail applications filed by Molly Katanga for the third time in a row. The 56-year-old widow who faces charges of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga...

Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court

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City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial...

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PPP Party Commits Support to Mpuuga’s Proposed Reforms

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has committed its support to Mathias Mpuuga’s agenda in advocating for proposed electoral reforms...

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UPC’s Akena Wants Electoral Commision to Allocate More Time...

UPC party President Jimmy Akena has asked the Electoral commission to allocate more time to young people to register...

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EC Commences General Update of National Voters Register Ahead...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially kicked off the general update of the National Voters Register, a crucial step...

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Mao Defends DP-NRM Cooperation Agreement

The Democratic Party (DP) President, Norbert Mao has criticized loose opposition talk about the DP-NRM Cooperation Agreement ahead of the 2026 general elections.

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UPC Leaders Rally for Voters’ Vigilance during Kisoro MP...

Akena will be ready to challenge the incumbent candidate of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) come the 2026 general elections.

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EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

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UPC’s Akena Threatens to Expose NRM’s Misdeeds in Quest...

On September 2, 2024, Jimmy Akena announced his intention to run for the presidency in the 2026 general elections. His pronouncement marked the end of a 15-year electoral cycle without UPC's presence on the national presidential ballot paper.

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Prime Minister Nabbanja Addresses Relocation Difficulties in Ntoroko District

"The only option left is Semliki National Park, which presents constitutional challenges. We have also explored other potential lands, but many of those have also become submerged."

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