Democratic Party parliamentary candidate for Kyadondo East, Maria Nassali Masereka, has pledged effective representation in Parliament as the 2026 general election draws closer. Nassali, a lawyer and law lecturer at Uganda Christian University in Mukono, made the pledge during her door-to-door campaign across Kasangati Town, Wampeewo, Luteete, Gayaza Town, Kabuubu, Bulamu and Manyangwa. She told…
“Just because people dance to your music on the streets, you think you can remove President Museveni from power.” That’s how Anita Annet Among brushed off Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s presidential challenge at a rally in Sheema Municipality, in December 2025. Among wears a lot of hats: she is the speaker of Parliament and…
First Lady Janet Museveni on Thursday launched the All Women for Museveni campaign at Kololo Independence Grounds, calling on women across the country to use their influence to promote peace and stability ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Addressing thousands of women drawn from different regions, Janet Museveni urged Ugandans to reject election-related violence, warning…
Members of the National Youth Council (NYC) from several districts have accused the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) of using them for political mobilisation and abandoning them without facilitation ahead of the January 15, 2026 general elections. The disgruntled youth leaders say their grievances stem from a meeting held in October last year, during which…
The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday began handing out final printed copies of the national voters register to presidential candidates, a move that came only hours after opposition figures publicly accused the body of dragging its feet in breach of the law. Officials from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) were the first to receive…
Joan Nabatanzi, a parliamentary candidate for the Wakiso woman MP seat, has raised concern over what she described as heavy taxation on businesses across Wakiso, saying it has discouraged traders from expanding their enterprises. Nabatanzi made the remarks today during a campaign rally held at Garuga grounds in Entebbe municipality. She was accompanied by the…
Yasini Omari, the NRM flag bearer for Makindye Division mayor, has been declared unopposed after the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified his rivals over disputed nomination signatures. Omari told Bbeg Media that EC had upheld his complaint that other aspirants had used his signatures to support their own nomination papers. Under electoral laws, a candidate cannot…
Yasini Omari, the NRM candidate for Makindye Division mayor, has threatened to take legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) over what he describes as an unjustified delay in ruling on his complaint regarding the nomination of rival candidates. Speaking to Bbeg Media at his office in Muyenga, Makindye Division, Omari said the Ccmmission had…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled more than 20 defectors from the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). The defectors were received at a press conference addressed by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa, who dismissed claims that the politicians had been coerced or bribed to join the ruling…
The Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has called for peaceful conduct by all political actors ahead of the 2026 general elections, scheduled for January 15. In his New Year message, Byabakama urged candidates at all levels to avoid actions that could undermine peace, including tribal sentiments, personal abuse of opponents and incitement to…
Elison Karuhanga, a senior lawyer and long time ally of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) president Isaac Ssemakadde has publicly broken ranks with him, warning that the bar association risks losing its legitimacy if it abandons political neutrality. In a strongly worded opinion article, Karuhanga argues that the ULS must remain neutral and should not…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected allegations by the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, that the national voters register contains irregularities designed to enable multiple voting. In a statement dated 28 December 28 and signed by the commission’s chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, the electoral body said claims circulated by Kyagulanyi…
Robert Kasibante, the presidential flagbearer of the National Peasants Party (NPP), has called for fair treatment of all Ugandans as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. “I urge all Ugandans to respect the law, just as the security organs should, so that our country maintains peace and stability during the upcoming elections,” he…
Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, the National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary candidate for Kawempe South and an elder brother to its leader Robert Kyagulanyi, has appealed to party supporters abroad to increase financial contributions ahead of the 2026 general elections, saying the funds are critical to mobilisation and campaign logistics. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Nyanzi, who also…
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, quietly but unmistakably stole the spotlight during Christmas Mass at Lubaga Cathedral yesterday. His presence, positioning and reception turned the service into a moment of political symbolism as much as spiritual reflection. The 2026 presidential hopeful arrived dressed in a black suit,…
In one of those happy days after getting the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket for Busiro East, Mathias Walukagga once said that politics “should not be a preserve of only educated people like lawyers.” Walukagga, who was addressing supporters, got a big cheer and it seemed nothing would stop his march to the 12th Parliament….
Fiona Nakku, a candidate for the position of Workers’ MP (Female) has launched her campaign manifesto, pledging to prioritise the rights and welfare of workers if elected to parliament. Nakku said her platform focuses on addressing long-standing challenges faced by workers, including low pay, weak labour protection and poor working conditions. She said she would…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured legislators of the accurate and transparent use of the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVK) during the 2026 general elections. The EC, charged with managing elections in the country, took legislators through a step-by-step guide on the operation of the kits during a one-day training workshop held at Parliament on…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will deploy 109,142 biometric voter verification kits across the country during the 2026 general elections in a move aimed at improving efficiency, credibility, and timely delivery of election results. The deputy chairperson of the EC, Aisha Lubega, said the commission has adopted technology to streamline the voting process and urged Ugandans…
The president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine to today met Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga to tap into his wisdom and seek his blessings ahead of his campaign in Lubaga. Kyagulanyi arrived at about 10.00 am and was received by the Buganda Minister for Information, Israel Kazibwe Kitooke, alongside Noah…
The decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) to throw Mathias Walukagga out of the Busiro East race for lacking the minimum academic qualifications has led to a heated public debate on whether or not he was treated fairly. Critics of the EC have pointed out that a few days before Walukagga was denominated, the commission…
A letter dated December 10 1980, and authored by a member of the Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM), is making rounds on social media. Signed off by one Jacob Asiimwe, the letter warns of UPM (and its leader, Yoweri Museveni) resorting to “alternative means” of settling the political questions of the day, should the general elections,…
Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) president Jimmy Akena has described the 2026 general elections as “a totally unfair game”, accusing state security agencies of violently targeting supporters of opposition candidates and undermining the credibility of the polls. Speaking at a press conference in Kampala today, Akena said the political climate ahead of the elections has been…
The removal of Mathias Walukagga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) from the Busiro East ballot has reshaped the race that, until today, appeared to be his to lose. In the short term, the disqualification changes three practical things in Busiro East. First, some of the vibe that Walukagga had brought to the contest will…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has thrown Mathias Walukagga out of the Busiro East parliamentary race for lacking the minimum academic qualifications to stand for the position, Bbeg Media has learnt. Walukagga had been taken to the EC tribunal by supporters of Medard Lubega Sseggona, who claimed that the mature entry examination certificate presented by Walukagga…
A coalition of government and civil society organisations working on child protection has warned political actors against using children in election campaigns, saying the practice violates their rights and exposes them to danger. The call follows growing reports of children being seen at rallies, clad in party T-shirts and campaign uniforms, and in some cases…
When Idah Nantaba was appointed minister of state for Lands in 2012, some MPs led by Speaker Rebecca Kadaga declined to approve her appointment, saying she ‘was not fit to be a minister. However, in one of the meetings at State House Entebbe attended by the then Secretary General Kasule Lumumba and other female MPs,…
President Museveni has pledged to improve road infrastructure in the Lango sub-region, telling thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Lira City that the government would address longstanding complaints about poor connectivity. Speaking to party mobilisers at Lango College on Sunday, Museveni said he would review proposals to create an eastern access route linking…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has condemned the violent clashes that broke out during presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi’s campaign rally in Gulu on Saturday, calling the incident “unfortunate and uncalled for”. In a statement issued on Sunday, chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the commission was awaiting investigations into the causes of the confrontation but stressed that…
Bruhan Sserunga, the father of Mubarak Munyagwa, a presidential candidate, has urged voters to vote for President Museveni of the NRM, not his own son, on January 15, 2026. Speaking at Museveni’s first rally at Kayombo Primary School playground in Kitagwenda district, Sserunga, speaking calmly, said Museveni “must be allowed to complete the development journey…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a parish-based door-to-door mobilisation strategy with just over a month to the January 15, 2026, elections. The strategy was unveiled at the NRM headquarters by Rose Namayanja, the deputy party secretary general, who said they want to strengthen campaign operations at the lowest levels of the community. Namayanja…
The chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has accused Dr Kizza Besigye and his co accused, Obeid Lutale, of contributing to the delays in their own trial and prolonging their stay in prison. Wangadya made the remarks in an interview with Bbeg Media on the sidelines of a joint press briefing…
Felix Kidibya For nearly 40 years, President Museveni has shaped Uganda’s political, economic, and social landscape. His leadership has produced undeniable achievements; rural electrification, expanded road networks, increased access to safe water, universal education, and, above all, lasting peace and security. These accomplishments have defined the stability many Ugandans enjoy today. However, on the darkest…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged the newly formed Democratic Front (DF), led by former Leader of the Opposition Mathias Mpuuga, to focus its political message on issues that directly affect ordinary citizens as the country heads toward the 2026 elections. Mayiga met with Mpuuga and other leaders of the DF at Bulange Mengo, where…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has asked Parliament to approve a supplementary budget of Shs 469.5 billion to fund key activities ahead of the January 2026 elections. The commission says new technological demands, cabinet directives and the expansion of polling stations have created urgent financial needs that cannot be met under the current budget. The request…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged politicians from the ruling National Resistance Movement in Buganda to prioritise policy proposals instead of making “empty promises” as the country heads toward the 2026 election. Addressing an NRM delegation from Buganda led by the party’s vice chairperson, Haruna Kasolo, at Bulange Gardens, Mayiga said Ugandans are tired of…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, a parliamentary candidate in Busiro South, has promised residents that he will offer consistent and accountable representation if elected in next year’s polls. Bwanika, who is standing as an independent despite being a long-time member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), told voters in Nsaggu cell, Kajjansi Town Council, that he is…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that at least 21 million Ugandans are expected to take part in the January 15, 2026, general elections. EC said that women account for 53% of the registered voters and men, 47%. Speaking during a press briefing at the commission’s offices in Kampala, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said…
Gen Kahinda Otafiire has labelled fellow ministers, Kiryowa Kiwanuka and Bright Rwamirama, as hypocrites and bad-hearted people. His stinging comments come in the midst of a raging dispute between him and the government over ownership of a portion of a piece of land in Njeru, where the government has a stock farm. For more than…
Medard Lubega Sseggona, the incumbent Busiro East MP, has cautioned residents against electing what he called “political jokers”. He said parliament has never been a lucrative business but a service to the country. Sseggona told Bbeg Media while he was conducting door-to-door campaigns in Mpunga, Bulenga Gogonya, St Jude Catholic parish and other places that…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, a candidate for Busiro South, has urged residents to vote for him and, in his words, “save” the constituency from what he described as poor representation under the National Unity Platform (NUP). Bwanika made the remarks after visiting Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala at his residence in Nsambya. The visit was widely seen as…
Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Uhuru has pledged to support low-income communities with small income-generating projects as part of efforts to tackle poverty in the area if re-elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media during the launch of his door-to-door campaign in Mengo Parish, Uhuru said his priority in the new term would be to…
Otic Group chief executive officer, Nesta Paul Katende, has urged universities to adopt project-oriented curricula to unlock opportunities in artificial intelligence and prepare students for the future of work. Katende was speaking to journalists during the Annual Disability Lecture 2025, held at the ADB Building at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) under the theme “Artificial…
Kira Municipality MP, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda will only hold rallies on Sundays until elections on January 15, 20026. Ssemujju is seeking to represent the constituency for the third time. His main challenger is National Unity Platform’s George Musisi, a lawyer. While parliamentary campaigns started on Monday, November 10, Ssemujju, the People’s Front for Freedom candidate,…
Independent parliamentary candidate Dr Ali Moses has pledged to prioritise healthcare and improve service delivery for residents of Kyadondo East if elected to Parliament. Dr Moses made the remarks during the official launch of his campaign at Kitegomba in Nangabo, Kasangati Town Council, on Monday. “We have come to get rid of leaders who don’t…
Tolbert Musinguzi, the Electoral Commission (EC) returning officer in Wakiso, has warned candidates against using sectarian or abusive language as campaigns for parliamentary and local government positions officially begin. Musinguzi told Bbeg Media that candidates must refrain from using language that spreads hatred, promotes divisions along tribal or religious lines, or damages the character of…
Sex workers in Mbale say their livelihoods have been shattered after President Museveni failed to deliver on a public promise to fund their Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization (SACCO) with Shs 100 million. Nearly a year after the pledge was made, the group says the delay has left them poorer, stigmatised, and under increased police…
As campaigns for parliamentary and local government candidates officially begin today, the Electoral Commission (EC) has cautioned candidates against using divisive or inflammatory language. In a statement, EC said such language may sow hatred or divide people on sectarian grounds of tribe, ethnicity, region, or religion, leading to conflict. This and others are among a…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has said that National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine is partly to blame for the violent clashes and incidents of police brutality against his supporters. Byabakama said the chaos that occurred in parts of western Uganda this week, including Kiruhura,…
The NRM flag bearer for Wakiso chairmanship, Ian Kyeyune, and other party leaders have criticised the opposition for what they described as the failure of government programmes in the district. Speaking to Bbeg Media on the sidelines of a Parish Development Model (PDM) verification and monitoring visit at Kiteezi Church of Uganda and Kasangati Town…
