Benjamin Udongo Angarr, a retired civil servant, has announced his candidacy to challenge the incumbent MP for Older Persons in Northern Uganda, Catherine Akumu Mavenjina, in the upcoming NRM primaries. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the NRM headquarters in Kampala, Udongo criticized Mavenjina’s performance, accusing her of neglecting key service delivery programs for older persons…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, political aspirants have startedrolling out posters and banners across the country. Go to any town or village in Uganda. All the electricity poles, walls and doors of shops, schools, fences are plastered with posters of aspirants vying for various positions during the 2026 elections. Some aspirants…
Kyadondo East MP and shadow minister for Foreign Affairs, Muwada Nkunyingi, has criticized the government’s proposed plan to host US immigrants as part of diplomatic processes with the US government. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Nkunyingi said the entire deal is shrouded in secrecy. “As Parliament, we are unaware of this proposed plan, nor has it…
The minister of state for Housing, Persis Namuganza, has been given a fresh opportunity to contest the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag for Bukono County in Namutumba district. The NRM tribunal, in a ruling delivered today, nullified the election of Emmanuel Maganda, who had previously been declared the winner of the party’s primary election for…
The Council for Abavandimwe, representing the Banyarwanda community in Uganda, has endorsed President Muiseveni, the NRM chairman, as their candidate in the 2026 eleections. Speaking a press conference in Kampala, the council chaired by Frank Gashumba, expressed its gratitude to Museveni for addressing their long-standing concerns regarding access to national identification documents, such as National…
Yesterday, at the National Resistance Movement (NRM) headquarters in Kampala, the ruling party unveiled a new campaign poster for President Museveni. This poster is for the 2026 elections. It shows Museveni smiling, wearing his famous white hat and shirt, against a bright yellow background. His campaign tagline for 2026-2031 is: “Protecting the Gains As We…
Justice Simon Peter Kinobe has thrown out a legal challenge by former Aruu County MP, Odonga Otto, which sought to force the Electoral Commission (EC) to recognize him as the new leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP). Justice Kinobe ruled that Otto’s case was not fit for “judicial review,” a legal process used to…
Zainah Nambi Wakeba, a social worker, has vowed to defeat the incumbent, Manjeri Kyebakutika of the NRM in the Jinja City Woman MP race. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Wakeba who belongs to the Peoples Front for Freedom (PFF) emphasized her commitment to delivering effective representation and addressing critical issues in Jinja City. “I have returned…
Dr. Michael Lulume Bayigga, vice chairman of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) for Buganda, has criticized Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo for remarks that Bayigga claims intimidate lawyers advocating for their clients’ bail. Speaking at a press conference at PFF’s Katonga Road headquarters in Kampala, Bayigga argued that Dollo’s statements undermine the constitutional right…
Yasin Omar, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) mayoral flagbearer for Makindye Division, has requested a private meeting with President Museveni to address internal issues within the party. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Tank Hill, Muyenga in Kampala, Omar said he needs just 10 minutes with Museveni to discuss what is happening within the party. “These…
Marinos Alexandria, the 31-year-old supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) who was abducted from Mbuya in 2022 for playing Bobi Wine’s music is dead. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, the president of NUP, said Alexandria had succumbed to the lingering effects of torture and trauma inflicted upon her three years earlier while in detention….
Miria Mukani, a member of the Uganda Local Government Workers Union and NRM aspirant for female lord councillor representing workers, has urged the party’s electoral commission to declare her the winner of the July 25, 2025, primaries held at Mengo Primary School in Kampala. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her Bombo Road office, Mukani expressed…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rescheduled the start of its vetting exercise for MPs MPs from August 20 to September 15, 2025. The exercise will now be conducted from September 15 to September 22. The party said the changes have been necessitated by the Electoral Commission’s decision to change the nomination date for Members…
The battle for the Democratic Party (DP) ticket for Kampala Lord Mayor in the 2026 elections has intensified, pitting John Bosco Kamoga, a long-time DP loyalist, against Beatrice Nambi Mao, wife of DP president and the minister of Justice Norbert Mao. Kamoga, a self-described “party diehard,” has been a grassroots mobilizer for DP since his…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has defended the commission’s expenditure on nomination stationery for presidential aspirants ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the commission’s offices on 7th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, Mucunguzi emphasized the significant costs involved. “We have spent considerable funds on preparing nomination papers for…
The Democratic Party (DP) in Wakiso district has said it will back Maria Nassali Masereka as their candidate for the Kyadondo East MP seat in the 2026 general elections. At a constituency meeting held at Afro Club Kasangati, Vincent Depaul Kayanja, the Wakiso DP chairman and former Entebbe Municipality mayor, emphasized the importance of restoring…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership has issued a stern warning to candidates vying for positions on the Central Executive Committee (CEC) to refrain from misconduct and divisive behaviour as the party prepares for its delegates’ conference. The directive comes after escalating tensions among candidates, marked by public exchanges of “bitter words” on social media…
Dr. Michael Lulume Bayigga, the vice president of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized High Court Judge Justice Emmanuel Baguma for denying bail to PFF founder, Dr. Kizza Besigye, despite the expiration of the mandatory 180-day detention period. Speaking at a press conference at the PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Bayigga condemned…
Faith Nakut, the incumbent Woman MP for Napak, has expressed gratitude to her constituents for their unwavering support in her battle to retain the NRM flag. Nakut, whose victory in the primaries was upheld by the NRM Tribunal, said despite the “night operations of others and the ganging against us,” they had won. “You are…
Maria Nassali Masereka, previously a contender for the Wakiso Woman MP seat, has shifted her political ambitions to Kyadondo East, aiming to challenge the incumbent MP, Muwada Nkunyingi of the National Unity Platform (NUP). This decision was finalized at a recent Wakiso district party meeting held at Pope Paul Memorial Centre, chaired by former Entebbe…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised the schedule for nominating candidates for Local Government councils elections, including Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons), originally set to begin on September 3, 2025, and conclude on September 12, 2025, for all Local Government levels. These will now occur on Wednesday, October 15, 2025,…
Ruth Rujoki Mushabe, the NRM flag bearer for Kiruhura, has pledged to foster unity and enhance service delivery programmes if elected as woman legislator in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media during celebrations following the dismissal of an election petition filed against her by rival Jovanice Twinobusingye at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, Rujoki expressed gratitude…
Dr Tanga Odoi, the NRM electoral commission chairperson, has fired back at the former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, who accused him of being partial in her race with Anita Among. Speaking to delegates recently, Kadaga alleged that Odoi was in the pockets of Among, with whom she is competing for the position of the second national…
Richard Ssebamala, the MP for Bukoto Central, has criticized opposition parties for their failure to unite in their efforts to challenge President Museveni in 2026. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) at their offices in Kawempe, Ssebamala emphasized the need for trust and unity among opposition parties if they…
The NRM Tribunal, established to hear petitions from the recent primaries, has said its rulings and verdicts will be final. John Musiime, the tribunal chairperson, and Enoch Barata, the party’s legal director, urged aspirants who lose their cases to respect the tribunal’s verdicts and remain loyal to the party, emphasizing that further decisions rest with…
James Garuga Musinguzi, who passed away today, was a prominent figure in the Kigezi sub-region and Uganda in general, known not only for his business acumen but also for his philanthropy and political activism. In death, he has been described by many as a kind-hearted soul, a financier of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)…
As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) gears up for its national delegates conference to be held this month, several aspirants vying for key positions within the party have sprung up. Among them is Joseph Sewava Ssemakula, who is contesting for the position of NRM vice chairman for the Central Region. A long-time NRM loyalist, Sewava…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged those aspiring for leadership positions to first understand the critical issues affecting the communities they wish to represent before rushing to campaign. Mayiga made these remarks at Bulange, Mengo, while meeting NRM’s Haruna Kasolo who wants to be the party’s vice chairman in Buganda. Mayiga said one of the…
Emmanuel Ssempala Kigozi, the former MP for Makindye Ssabagabo, has pledged to improve service delivery programs in Wakiso District if elected as the district chairperson in the 2026 general elections. Speaking recently at the National Unity Platform (NUP) party headquarters in Kavule, where he had come to express support for some party aspirants at local…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) today started the verification exercise to verify academic and other qualifications for aspirants at local government. These include aspirants at LC III and LCV. The election management committee will verify the aspirants in phases and today they handled Makindye-Ssabagabo and Kira Municipality. The process involves looking at the academic documents,…
Maria Nassali Masereka, a Democratic Party aspirant for Wakiso Woman MP, has urged the government to expand water distribution in Wakiso and beyond to improve access to clean water and reduce hygiene-related diseases. She made these remarks during a community marathon in Kyengera, organized by Nsangi subcounty youths. Nassali said the challenge of limited clean…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a postponement of the elections for non-unionized workers nationwide. In a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, the EC informed the public, including regional election officers, returning officers, and community development officers, that the elections for delegates of non-unionized…
Hassan Lwabayi Mudiba, General Secretary of the Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU), has threatened that union members will lay down their tools if the government fails to increase their salaries within two weeks. Mudiba made these remarks during a press conference held yesterday at the union’s offices on Kampala Road. “We are issuing a…
Tom Bright Amooti, the incumbent MP forr Kyaka Central in Kyegegwa District, has pledged to prioritize poverty alleviation projects to transform the livelihoods of his constituents if re-elected in 2026. “After securing the NRM ticket to represent the people of Kyaka Central, my focus will be on expanding poverty alleviation programs to improve the welfare…
Ofwono Opondo, the former executive director of the Uganda Media Centre (UMC), has issued a stern warning to the Minister of State for Gender in charge of Elderly Affairs, Dominic Mafwabi Gidudu, that he will teach him a leadership lesson inleadership during the upcoming elections. Opondo, a veteran journalist and aspiring candidate for the parliamentary…
The president of the Common Man’s Party, Mubaraka Munyagwa, has said he will withdraw Uganda from the East African Community (EAC) if elected president in 2026. The former Kawempe South MP, made these remarks in an interview with Bbeg Media two weeks after launching his political party. “I accuse the architects of the East African…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched construction of a modern headquarters in Lweza, Wakiso, marking a significant step toward enhancing election management. For years, the EC has lacked a permanent base, operating from temporary offices in the Industrial Area since vacating its Jinja Road premises in 2022 to pave way for the construction of the…
Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki, an aspiring National Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda in the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has emphasized the importance of empowering party structures from grassroots to national levels. Speaking at a press conference held at his offices in Nakawa, Asiimwe, who hails from the Bunyoro subregion, outlined his vision to address challenges facing…
It is deeply regrettable and profoundly disheartening for our cherished nation, Uganda, and Nyabushozi County in particular, that we, the youth of this revered “Pearl of Africa,” have succumbed to archaic, divisive, and retrogressive behaviors. These actions reflect a grave lack of patriotism, revealing an alarming indifference to the future of our generation, our children,…
Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni and aspirant for NRM vice chairperson (Western), has accused his opponent, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the incumbent Minister of ICT and National Guidance of promoting tribalism and divisive politics in their contest. Nzaire alleges that Dr. Baryomunsi, during an appearance on a local radio station, claimed that…
As the NRM tribunal embarked on its work today, several defeated candidates in the recent party primaries continued lodging petitions with the party’s Electoral Commission. Most cited irregularities such as voter bribery, alteration of election results, election violence, and insufficient electoral materials during the July 17, 2025, primaries across Uganda. Among the petitioners were Beatrice…
Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Godfrey Kiwanda Ssuubi, and Lydia Wanyoto Mutende have jointly announced their candidacies for re-election to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the NRM, a highly prestigious body within the party’s hierarchy. The trio addressed the media at the NRM headquarters along Kyadondo Road, emphasizing their strong track records in their respective constituencies…
By Brian K Tindyebwa In a clear show of ingratitude Jimmy Akena, who he has supported and treated so well like his own son since 2006, has lately been accusing President Museveni of being the one fermenting problems for Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC), a party his father Milton Obote and mother Miria Kalule Obote have…
Kampala Woman MP, Shamim Malende, has reaffirmed her commitment to continue serving the people of Kampala after 2026. Malende who has been ill told supporters after donating Shs 10 million to NUP that she was still strong. “I want to assure our supporters that I am back and still strong to go ahead with the…
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) is once again embroiled in a fierce leadership battle that threatens to fracture its legacy. At the heart of the storm is Jimmy Akena Obote, the embattled UPC president and son of the party’s founder, whose grip on leadership has been challenged by a High Court ruling and a determined…
Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has warned those attempting to disrupt the peace that the government remains firmly in control and will not tolerate such actions. Wamala, the minister of Works and Transport, made these remarks during the launch of Cutting Through Hell, a book authored by Brig Dr. James Kiyengo, at the Fairway Hotel in…
Mityana Woman MP, Joyce Bagala, has opened up about her life outside politics, emphasizing that her children are her top priority. She stated that anyone who interferes with them will face her fierce maternal instincts. “My children are my everything. They are beautiful, innocent, and peaceful. Anyone who tampers with them hurts me, and I…
Isaac Musumba, a seasoned politician, has contested the results of the NRM primaries for Buzaya County, Kamuli, attributing his defeat to irregularities by the NRM Electoral Commission (EC) returning officer. Musumba, who served as Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, claimed the returning officer declared the results “upside down,” leading to the loss despite his…
On July 17, 2025, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) held its parliamentary primaries to select its flag bearer for the Kampala Woman MP seat in the 2026 general elections. The race was fierce, with candidates Amina Lukanga Nanziri, Shamim Nanfuma, Sofia Safina Kenyangi, and Namuli Joweria Zake vying for the position. What followed was a…
The Namutumba Woman MP, Mariam Naigaga has praised the NRM Electoral Commission for what she described as a successful and well-managed electoral process. Naigaga, incumbent, was declared the winner after securing 76,035 votes against competitors Catherine Kawandeke (1,184 votes), Betty Nakisita (64,497 votes), Aisha Esther Watongola (12,219 votes), and Brenda Bangi (3,511 votes). She urged…
