Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has been in the news lately for his sharp words against Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Front party. In interviews on Radio Four and Sanyuka TV, Nsereko called Mpuuga a betrayer and a liar. He said he would never help a thief escape a mob beating, because the…
My name is Simon Mwebesa, and at 26, I should be out there building bridges or drawing plans for the roads that wind through Kampala’s busy hills. Instead, I am staring at the same cracked wall in my small rented room in Kawempe, wondering if today I will finally eat something better than Kikomando. It…
The Internal Security Organisation (ISO) has recruited 312 new spies as the country prepares for its general election in 2026. President Museveni addressed the spies, referred to as operatives at State House Entebbe, over the weekend. Their recruitment comes during a period when political tensions often rise, and the government aims to strengthen its intelligence…
President Museveni has urged the people of the Busoga sub-region to reject disunity and politics based on identity, stressing that such approaches go against the values of his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. Museveni made these comments during a meeting with a delegation from the sub-region at the State Lodge in Nakasero, Kampala. The gathering…
The incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the NRM will start his 2026 re-election campaign in Makindye division while Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) will head to Jinja on September 29. It is the first time since 1996 that Museveni has not started in Luweero district, which the NRM has symbolically regarded as…
Joseph Kabuleta, the leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), has threatened to take the Electoral Commission to court for what he terms as irregular actions and conduct, which prevented his nomination for the 2026 presidential elections. “We were utterly shocked and dismayed that a commission, fully aware that candidate nominations would close at…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has convened a pivotal meeting with representatives of all eight cleared presidential candidates to coordinate campaign schedules for the forthcoming 2026 general elections. This gathering, held amidst heightened political anticipation, aims to ensure orderly campaigning and mitigate risks of clashes between rival supporters. Chaired by the acting EC secretary, Richard Kamugisha,…
Uncertainty prevails at the office of the Inspectorate of Government after Beti Kamya’s contract officially expired on Monday, September 22. Sources close to State House indicate that the president is yet to extend her four-year term, which began in 2021, signaling a potential shift in leadership at the IG. Kamya’s tenure, however, has been marred…
The NRM election disputes tribunal has overturned its own earlier decision, stripping Jacqueline Mbabazi of her position as the party’s flag bearer for the MP seat representing older persons in the Western Region. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, orders a fresh election within 14 days and marks a dramatic twist in the primaries that had…
Presidential nominations may have been concluded yesterday with little fanfare but for the first time since the return of multi-party politics in 2006, no independent candidate will contest for Uganda’s presidency. Additionally, for the first time since 2006, no woman will appear on the ballot paper. At the closure of the nomination exercise, the Electoral…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the commission will repurpose security vehicles allocated for presidential candidates if the number of nominated candidates is fewer than the available vehicles. Speaking to Bbeg Media this morning at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Mucunguzi provided details on the allocation process. “We…
Two former rivals from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Nandala Mafabi and Gen Mugisha Muntu, were nominated as presidential candidates for the 2026 elections today. Mafabi, the FDC’s long-time secretary general, was the first to show up at the Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters in Lweza. He promised to “put money in the pockets” of…
For nearly 40 years, President Museveni and his National Resistance Movement (NRM) have shaped Uganda’s future. Since the first post-1995 Constitution election in 1996, Museveni has made bold promises in every campaign, offering improved livelihoods, jobs, education, and healthcare. From the 1996 manifesto, Tackling the Tasks Ahead, to the latest plans for 2026–2031, he has…
Today, 24 September 2025, is the second nomination day for presidential candidates in Uganda. And yet, I find myself asking whether this is September 2025 or December 2005. President Yoweri Museveni, of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was nominated yesterday, the 7th time he will appear on the ballot paper as a presidential candidate…
The mood at the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters today in Lweza was quiet. At 10 am, President Museveni, aged 81, arrived with First Lady Janet Museveni. With a few aides and security guards, he handed in his nomination papers as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the January 2026 election. Justice Simon Byabakama, the…
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has urged presidential aspirants to strictly follow nomination guidelines as they prepare for the two-day nomination exercise starting tomorrow *September 23) at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the presidential nominations, Mucunguzi said they expect presidential aspirants to comply with…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) yesterday vetted prominent party members from Bugisu and Greater Mubende regions, including parliamentary party whip John Baptist Nambeshe and Joyce Bagala for Mityana district Woman MP. The vetting process took place at NUP’s Kavule headquarters in Kampala, as the party prepares for the 2026 elections. Bbeg Media spoke with several…
President Museveni has commended members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the Buganda region who, despite losing in the recent party primaries, have pledged to support the elected flag bearers. Addressing them at State House Entebbe, the president praised this decision as a sign of political maturity and commitment to party unity ahead of…
Former TV presenter, Joan Lule, has said the incumbent Mpigi Woman MP, Teddy Nambooze, has done little to address the challenges of the people in the district. Lule, who is seeking the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket to represent Mpigi in the next parliament, told Bbeg Media she will do a much better job if…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has today officially opened its new permanent headquarters in Lweza, Lubowa, off Entebbe Road, where presidential nominations will take place on Tuesday next week. The site, developed by the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC), has completed its first phase, enabling the EC to host the forthcoming nominations. Construction will resume…
Robert Kyagulanyi, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), yesterday said Norbert Mao, the minister of Justice and DP president, had betrayed the struggle for democracy and good governance. Addressing supporters ahead of his presidential nomination by the Electoral Commission on September 23, Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine expressed dismay at Mao’s recent remarks dismissing…
As a young lawyer striving to establish himself in the city, Joseph Balikuddembe Mutebi’s life was thrown into disarray when his father, Patrick Musisi, passed away in 2005. Musisi was no ordinary figure. He was the MP for Busiro South and a staunch supporter of the Democratic Party (DP). His legacy needed to be upheld….
Several politicians vying for the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag at the parliamentary level have expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the 2026 elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media during the party’s vetting exercise at Kavule yesterday, the aspirants said they were committed to bringing change in their constituencies and the country. Some…
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Kampala Lord Mayor seat, has urged Kampala residents to avoid voting for ineffective legislators in the 2026 elections, warning that such choices could hinder efforts to lobby for service delivery programmes and effective budgeting. Balimwezo, the outgoing Nakawa East MP, shared these remarks in…
Jude Mbabaali, the National Unity Platform (NUP) parliamentary aspirant for Kimanya-Kabonera in Masaka City, has issued a stern warning to Dr Abed Bwanika, the Democratic Front’s treasurer and his political rival, over his persistent verbal attacks on NUP leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. Mbabaali, a former Masaka district chairman, made these remarks during a recent interview…
They sat metres from each other and hardly exchanged any glances. They even did not shake hands. The race for the National Unity Platform (NUP) party ticket for the Kampala Woman MP seat in the 2026 elections is heating up. As the party vetted the aspirants for the position, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Speaker,…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) this week launched its vetting process for parliamentary candidates amid anxiety and uncertainity from the hundreds of candidates whose political life depends on winning the party flag. The exercise drew aspirants from Busiro East, Busiro South, Busiro North, Kyadondo East, Makindye Sabagabo, and the Woman MP position for Wakiso District….
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) announced today that it will not put forward its own candidate for the 2026 presidential elections. The decision comes as the country grapples with increasing political tensions. At a press briefing today, the PFF explained that this choice is part of a bigger effort to create a single, powerful…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the integrity of the upcoming elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has released official symbols for 27 registered political parties and a set of 20 symbols available for independent candidates. This development, mandated under the Political Parties and Organisations Act of 2005, aims to prevent voter confusion and ensure…
President Museveni already has 2.2 million ‘votes’ in the bag even before the first ballot is cast in the 2026 elections, according to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) officials. The number is based on the signatures (2.2 million) that the party submitted in support of its chairman to the Electoral Commission (EC) on September 12….
Juma Kigongo, the newly appointed Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Kasangati, has issued a stern warning to landgrabbers, urging them to immediately stop their illegal activities or face legal consequences. A staunch supporter of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Kigongo expressed gratitude for his reappointment. He noted that during his first 30 days in Kasangati,…
Former Kawempe North MP Latif Sebaggala has opened up on why he insisted to run as an independent for the Kawempe mayoral elections in 2026. Sebaggala was denied a ticket by the National Unity Platform (NUP) which settled for the incumbent, Emmanuel Sserunjogi. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Sebaggala claimed he took the decision after consulting…
Julius Mutebi Nsubuga, the incumbent mayor of Kira Municipality, has pledged to improve healthcare services for his constituents if elected for another term in 2026. “After being nominated to serve you again, I assure you that under my leadership, we have made significant strides in healthcare,” said Mutebi, who recently joined the People’s Front for…
Bishop Moses Banja of Namirembe Diocese has endorsed the directive from Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Simon Byabakama, urging churches to reject donations from politicians during this election period. During a press conference at Namirembe Cathedral, Banja said such contributions are often intended to influence voters. Bishop Banja’s statement follows Byabakama’s remarks to journalists this week,…
Salim Uhuru, the incumbent mayor of Kampala Central division, has been nominated to contest for a second term. Immediately after his nomination at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Kyebando along Mawanda Road, Uhuru pledged to consolidate his recent development achievements. These include securing additional funding to support schools and forging partnerships with development organisations…
Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, 09 September 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local…
Collins Tanga, whose victory as the NRM national youth chairperson was nullified recently has accused the party tribunal of lacking independence in its ruling against him. “I, Collins, believe it is not a crime to be the son of Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairman of the NRM Electoral Commission. My father neither influenced my victory…
For over three decades, Northern Uganda was a fortress of opposition against the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The scars of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict ran deep, turning elections into battlegrounds of resentment. Yet over the last three election cycles, the region has shifted, politically. Peace has washed away old grudges, and today,…
Patrick Mugisa, an independent candidate for Kampala Central mayor, has accused his opponent, Salim Uhuru of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), of prioritizing personal ambition over effective leadership. Speaking to Bbeg Media after his nomination at the Electoral Commission (EC) Central Division headquarters in Kyebando along Mawanda Road, Kampala, Mugisa expressed confidence in his campaign….
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama has warned candidates against bribing voters saying this was against the electoral law. Addressing the media today, Byabakama said the EC is working with the Police to monitor and investigate any allegations of voter bribery. Byabakama said the nomination exercise for the various positions in the…
The Democratic Front (DF) has nominated Robert Mukiibi to contest as MP for Lubaga North in the upcoming 2026 elections. Mukiibi, a career teacher and banker with over 20 years of proven credibility at Centenary Bank, shared his vision with Bbeg Media at DF headquarters on Namirembe Hill in Kampala. “I am honoured to inform…
The government is taking bold steps to overhaul its communication strategy, aiming to close a longstanding gap between service delivery and public perception. Under the leadership of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, new reforms are set to revitalize how government communicates, ensuring Uganda’s progress is effectively shared and misinformation is curbed. Recent surveys…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party (DP) aspirant for Kyadondo East, has pledged to make effective use of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to benefit her constituents if elected. Speaking to Bbeg Media today, Nassali, a renowned human rights activist, emphasized her commitment to leveraging the fund for meaningful development projects in Kyadondo East. “I…
The High Court in Mbarara has dismissed a legal challenge against the Democratic Party (DP) by three party members who accused the party of holding illegal elections in Mbarara in May. In a ruling, Justice Allan Paul M. Nshimye threw out the application, citing multiple procedural errors by the challengers, including missed deadlines, unproven party…
Several aspirants of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Nansana, Wakiso, have claimed the process of obtaining the party card to contest as flagbearers in next year’s elections was riddled with corruption. Most of these had expressed interest to stand for seats at the local government level but were not selected. The aspirants, led by…
Dr. Ezra Simon Yiga of the Democratic Front (DF) has officially announced his candidacy for the Gomba East parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections. He told Bbeg Media in an interview that his grassroots mobilization efforts significantly boost his chances of defeating the incumbent, Godfrey Ssaazi of the National Unity Platform (NUP). “I want to…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Buganda has initiated a campaign to reclaim the region through district-level mobilization strategies. Led by the newly appointed NRM vice chairman for Buganda, Haruna Kasolo, party leaders convened a meeting at Hotel Africana in Kampala to strategize and ensure President Museveni’s victory in the region in the 2026…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern directive to nominated candidates for various local council positions, prohibiting them from campaigning before November 10, 2025, the officially designated start date for campaign activities. This announcement comes as part of the EC’s efforts to ensure a structured and fair electoral process in line with its general…
Ronald Balimwezo has been officially nominated as a candidate for the Kampala lord mayorship on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket. Balimwezo was nominated at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Ntinda. He will challenge the incumbent Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago in what is anticipated to be a competitive election. Balimwezo outlined his vision for…
The Electoral Commission has nominated Beatrice Nambi Mao as a candidate for Kampala Lord Mayoral elections in 2026. Nambi is the wife of Norbert Mao, the minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs and she is carrying the flag of the Democratic Party (DP). She was accompanied by party officials. “I have been nominated to contest…
