The chairman of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Saddam Gayira, has blamed the opposition’s poor performance in the recent elections on disunity, infighting and public bickering among rival leaders. Gayira, a teacher-turned-politician, told Bbeg Media in an interview at his party headquarters in Bukoto that opposition leaders spent more time attacking each other than confronting…
Emmanuel Sserunjogi, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has retained his seat as mayor of Kawempe Division after defeating the ruling NRM flag bearer, Farouk Buliime, in the just-concluded local government elections. According to results announced by the Kawempe Division returning officer, Jennifer Kobusingye, Sserumjogi polled 23,718 votes, while Buliime garnered 18,485 votes. However, the…
Fredrick Ruhindi, the MP-Elect for Nakawa East, has revealed that he defeated National Unity Platform’s Waiswa Mufumbiro, fair and square, in the hotly contested race. Many people had expected Mufumbiro, who remains incarcerated at Luzira Prison, to win. However, Ruhindi sprung a surprise in the eyes of many when he won the race. Speaking to…
President Museveni has instructed newly elected Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) representatives to Parliament to serve primarily as “observation posts”. Museveni, who is also commander-in-chief of the UPDF, made the remarks on Tuesday while presiding over the election of UPDF representatives to the 12th Parliament at the Land Forces headquarters in Bombo. During the Defence…
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is set to officially join the 12th Parliament as one of the 10 representatives of the army. The Army Council convened today at Bombo Barracks to elect its representatives to Parliament. The meeting, chaired by President Museveni, was still ongoing by the time we went to press….
By John Musinguzi Deep felt congratulations, comrade Gen Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s ninth president, for winning the contest for your ninth term in office: 1986 to 1990, 1990 to 1996, 1996 to 2001, 2001 to 2006, 2006 to 2011, 2011 to 2016, 2016 to 2021, 2021 to 2026, and now 2026 to 2031. May you rise…
President Museveni has dismissed a Daily Monitor article that claimed Uganda has achieved nothing in the last 40 years under the National Resistance Movement (NRM), describing the assertion as false and misleading. Museveni made the remarks today while addressing supporters during celebrations to mark the 40th Liberation Day at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. He…
Last week’s parliamentary elections brought some shocks. Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda was felled in Kira Municipality by NUP’s George Musisi. Abdu Katuntu’s long and tight grip on Bugweri was loosened by NRM’s Sadala Wandera, ending 25 years of his dominance there. Mathias Mpuuga, Medard Sseggona, and Muwanga Kivumbi, three of the most prominent leaders in Buganda,…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has outlined its key achievements ahead of its 40th Liberation Day celebrations scheduled for Monday, January 26, at Kololo Independence Grounds. This year’s celebrations will be held under the theme, “Tribute to the patriots who ushered in fundamental change.” Addressing the media at the Uganda Media Centre, the minister for…
Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi has said he feels voters treated him “like a pig” after he lost his seat to NRM’s Susan Nakawuki on January 15. Speaking to CBS Radio, Nsibambi described his defeat as driven by intrigue and religious influence rather than performance. “In Islam, you can’t allow a pig to die of…
The Democratic Party (DP) has defended President Museveni’s victory in last week’s presidential election, saying the ruling NRM would not have secured the win without the support of their structures across the country. Kennedy Mutenyo, the DP electoral commission chief, said party leaders and supporters deliberately mobilised for Museveni after the party chose not to…
Winnie Byanyima has appealed to the government to allow her husband, veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye, to access proper medical care, saying his health is rapidly deteriorating while in detention. Speaking to journalists at their home in Kasangati, Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, said it was inhumane for the state to keep her…
For more than two decades, Fred Mukasa Mbidde, the vice president of the Democratic Party, has been a familiar face on our political stage. Even in a crowd of 1,000 people, Mbidde is unmistakable. He has enhanced eye-brows, dresses smartly, speaks eloquently, is confident, and is battle-hardened. He rose through student politics as a guild…
Frank Bulira Kabinga, the leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) and a former presidential candidate, has accused the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, of declaring what he called fake election results. Bulira received 45,959 votes representing 0.4% of the total valid votes cast, placing him fifth among the eight contenders. President Museveni, the…
When members of the 12th Parliament take their seats in May, two names will quietly mark one of Uganda’s most unusual political reunions. Susan Nakawuki, elected MP for Mawokota South, and Emmanuel Magoola, the MP-elect for Busiro East, will share the same political space after close to two decades of separation, reinvention, and rivalry. Magoola…
Jet Tumwebaze has spent years defending President Museveni’s election victories in court. He was part of the legal team from Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA) that represented Museveni in the 2016 presidential election petition filed by former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. But last week, the lawyer found himself on the other side of the fence, crying…
Three days from now (January 22, 2026), voters in Kampala will make one of their most consequential decisions in years: whether to hand Erias Lukwago a fourth term or entrust the city to the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Ronald Balimwezo. Many have dubbed it the “lawyer” versus the “engineer.” Does the city still need Lukwago’s…
President Museveni has formally received the declaration of his re-election as president of Uganda, pledging to prioritise poverty eradication, economic growth, unity, and disciplined governance in his new term. Museveni, the NRM candidate, secured more than seven million votes according to provisional Electoral Commission figures, representing 71% of the valid cast votes. His closest challenger,…
At around 9.00 PM on January 15, when results from Kira Municipality began coming in on election night, many residents struggled to believe what they were hearing. At Comboni Missionaries Grounds in Kyaliwajjala, where the counting and tallying had been concluded, National Unity Platform’s George Musisi had beaten the incumbent Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda, with a…
Internet services in Uganda will be shut down today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced. The move that had been anticipated for days was confirmed by a statement issued by Nyombi Thembo, the UCC executive director. UCC said it had taken the decision following a “strong reccomendation” from the Inter-Agency…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, has issued the final guidelines to the public as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections which are just a day away. He said the measures were intended to help ensure a peaceful, free and fair process. Addressing the media during the final demonstration of…
More than 100 election observers under the Ushahidi Foundation have undergone training to prepare them to observe Uganda’s forthcoming general elections in January 2026. The training focused on the role of accredited observers, their conduct at polling stations and how to report irregularities. Jacinta Kasozi, an official from the Electoral Commission (EC), told the trainees…
Political, business and religious leaders in Ntungamo district have commended President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni for what they described as wise leadership that has guided Uganda’s transformation. Speaking at a corporate breakfast conference for the leaders held at Ankole Resort and Spa, Pastor Kayanja of Lubaga Miracle Centre, the main speaker at the…
The Director of Criminal Investigations, AIGP Tom Magambo, has warned that security agencies will act decisively against anyone who attempts to disrupt the electoral process, saying there will be zero tolerance for violence or disorder. Speaking two days to the January 15 general elections, Magambo said authorities were working day and night to ensure the…
Security agencies should remain vigilant against any form of vote rigging if Uganda is to hold peaceful elections, Moses Muhangi, an independent candidate for the Kampala Central parliamentary seat, has said. Muhangi told journalists in Kampala today that he had received what he described as “reliable information” about a planned attempt to manipulate votes in…
President Museveni has urged NRM leaders in the Busoga sub-region to remain humble and embrace humility, unity, and discipline. Addressing thousands of NRM leaders from all Busoga districts at Iganga Girls’ Secondary School on Saturday, Museveni said leadership without humility breeds conflict and ultimately harms ordinary Ugandans, especially the poor. “So please, I ask you…
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…
