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…
President Museveni today congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, three days after she was declared the winner of a disputed election in Tanzania. Museveni’s congratulatory message came in today at 12PM, an hour after Suhulu, whose election has sparked riots in Tanzania, had been sworn. Museveni, who paused his presidential campaign to attend the inauguration of John…
President Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate, has cleared Team Thorough to join his 2026 mobilisation campaign as part of efforts to secure victory in the forthcoming elections. Arthur Nuwagaba, the head of mobilisation in charge of Local Content at State House, made the announcement during a review meeting for Team Thorough coordinators…
President Museveni has handed over 176 brand new vehicles worth Shs 35.2 billion to local government leaders across Uganda. The vehicles were officially handed over yesterday afternoon at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to 135 district chairpersons, 10 city mayors, and 31 municipal leaders. According to the government, the vehicles will help leaders effectively supervise and monitor…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for an inclusive approach to addressing social protection in Uganda. Tayebwa made the remark during the National Social Protection Dialogue 2025, organized by the ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. “Addressing social protection? Yes, government must take the lead. However, it should…
Bududa Woman MP, Agnes Nandutu, was rushed to Nakasero Hospital yesterday afternoon after collapsing on the steps of Parliament. Eyewitnesses told Bbeg Media that Nandutu, dressed in a yellow blouse and matching pants, appeared cheerful as she disembarked from her vehicle. However, as she started climbing the steps approaching the security checkpoint, she fell. James…
Interesting developments are happening in the field of elections in many parts of Africa this month. Some point to an intriguing direction incumbents are taking, be it in the Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Tanzania or even Uganda. In Ivory Coast, President Alassane Ouattara has been declared the winner of the presidential election, with a landslide. Provisional…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has taken delivery of the initial consignment of 60,000 biometric voter verification devices ahead of the 2026 elections. The consignment landed at Entebbe International Airport at 11:45 p.m. yesterday aboard a privately chartered freight aircraft. The EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, accompanied by senior officials, was present to oversee the reception….
Politicians from different political shades yesterday joined thousands of Christians in Uganda to celebrate 100 years of Lubaga Cathedral. In the midst of an election campaign, the various politicians sought to show their allegiance to the Catholic Church in a country where nine out of ten people subscribe to a religion. President Museveni, who has…
Joan Nabatanzi, the candidate for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) in the Wakiso Woman MP race, has pledged to tackle the problem of land grabbing if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media in Wakiso recently, Nabatanzi said the pervasive issue of land grabbing had affected many residents in her constituency, including herself, as…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled fresh nominations for local government council positions in multiple districts following the deaths of some candidates who were previously nominated. In a press release dated October 23, 2025, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama announced that nominations will recommence on Monday, October 27, and end on Tuesday, October 28. He…
A multimillion-shilling printing machine has reportedly gone missing from the Democratic Party (DP) headquarters, along Balintuma Road, leading to significant financial losses and disruptions to party activities. Anonymous sources from within DP, speaking to Bbeg Media, alleged that senior party officials may be involved in the machine’s disappearance. “The printing machine, intended for party work,…
Sarah Nakitende, the deputy RDC for Nakaseke, has urged leaders at all levels to adopt the ‘Musevenomics’ theory, saying using the theory reduces wasteful public expenditure. Speaking at the opening of a ‘Musevenomics’ workshop at Nakaseke Vocational Institute in Butalangu, Nakitende commended the initiative to Bbeg Media. “I applaud the Musevenomics secretariat for creating a…
The just-concluded nomination process for parliamentary candidates in Wakiso saw independent candidates significantly outnumbering party flagbearers. This development has raised concerns about the state of multiparty democracy in Uganda, as many candidates opted to run independently after being denied party tickets. Tolbert Musinguzi, the Wakiso returning officer, told Bbeg Media that many political parties did…
NRM’s Madina Nsereko was today nominated for the Kawempe South MP seat at the Electoral Commission offices in Ntinda as nominations for parliamentary candidates entered the second day. Nsereko will face off with National Unity Platform’s Fred Nyanzi, who was nominated yesterday. Also nominated for the same seat was Dr Roy Ssemboga, a former guild…
The race for the 2026 parliamentary elections kicked off in Wakiso with little enthusiasm and vibrancy. Every nominated candidate vowed to tackle land grabbing and boost service delivery—issues close to the hearts of many in Buganda. Medard Lubega Sseggona, the incumbent MP for Busiro East, didn’t mince words. “After being nominated today, I urge my…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially designated January 15, 2026, as the polling day for presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections had been scheduled for January 12. During a press conference, Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said campaigns will end on January 13, 2026. He said the presidential campaigns had been peaceful so far. Starting…
Bugweri MP Abdu Katuntu’s long march to the NRM started in 2010. It had to do with the internal politics of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), a party he had helped found and of which he had been an active member. As FDC prepared for the delegates’ conference, Katuntu expressed interest in standing for…
Ahead of President Museveni’s rally in Adjumani today, James Andrew Ocen, the district’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), has instructed all head teachers to mobilise students and pupils to attend the rally at Paridi Stadium. The shocking order comes at a time when schools are preparing to sit for the third term examinations. In his October…
A contradiction has emerged over President Museveni’s advice to NRM MPs, he met in Arua, who lost in the party’s recent primaries. While some MPs claimed the president had approved their plans to stand as independents in the 2026 elections, State House has clarified that he instead warned against such moves to prevent splitting the…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister and a towering figure in African politics, passed away this morning at the age of 80 in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India. Authorities confirmed that Odinga suffered a cardiac arrest during his daily morning walk and was pronounced dead at 9:52 AM at Sreedhareeyam Ayurvedic Eye Hospital and Research Centre. Odinga,…
The Democratic Party (DP) President General, Norbert Mao, has urged party flag bearers to adhere to the party’s principles of truth and justice to transform the constituencies they will represent in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Mao made these remarks during a press conference at the party headquarters in Balintuma, Mengo, where over 23 parliamentary candidates…
A group of NRM MPs who lost in the party’s primaries claim they have received approval from President Museveni, to contest as independents in the upcoming general elections. Led by Anthony Esenu, the MP for Kapelebyong, the group says they met Museveni last weekend in Arua to discuss their grievances. “We were invited by the…
Since September 30, Medard Sseggona, the Busiro East MP, has held 23 interviews on radio, television, and various social media channels, according to a count by Bbeg Media. In all these interviews, he has attempted to justify why he remains the better MP for the constituency compared to Mathias Walukagga, whom the National Unity Platform…
