The Electoral Commission (EC) has released a new directive for aspirants planning to participate in the 2025/2026 general elections, stressing the importance of verifying their academic credentials prior to the nomination period. In a statement, the EC emphasized that candidates vying for positions such as president, Members of Parliament, and local government roles must possess…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) goes to primaries today to choose parliamentary candidates who will carry the party’s flag in the 2026 elections. Voting was scheduled to start at 10 a.m. across 72,000 villages. In many ways, the NRM primaries remain a microcosm of Uganda’s polarized politics. Yet, for all the democratic pomp, NRM primaries…
The Democratic Front (DF) has urged members seeking party endorsement for elective positions to avoid confrontational politics and adhere to the party’s values and principles. Amid the ongoing submission of expression of interest forms and the nomination process, the party’s Deputy Secretary in charge of Administration, Muzafaru Ssentongo told journalists that DF candidates should focus…
Three youths arrested for allegedly disrupting President Museveni’s nomination on June 28, 2025, were today granted bail by the LDC Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makerere. The suspects, identified as Kisinzi Brian (19), Kyambadde Jamilu (23), and Odera Anthony (18), were ordered to pay a cash bail of Shs 1 million each. They have been in…
Gertrude Njuba, the Presidential Advisor on Land Matters, has emphasized that President Museveni must be succeeded by an experienced and tested leader to steer Uganda. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her home in Nangabo, Njuba cautioned the opposition, which is advocating for a peaceful transition. “I challenge the opposition calling for a peaceful transition of…
The executive director of the Interparty Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), Lawrence Sserwambala, has said under a new law amended in June 2025, only political parties subscribed to the body will receive government funding. In an interview with Bbeg Media at IPOD’s headquarters in Ntinda, Sserwambala emphasized that joining IPOD is optional, but non-members will be…
President Museveni has called on artisans and entrepreneurs to transition from individual operations to family- or group-owned companies to ensure sustainability, collective wealth, and intergenerational growth. Accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, the president made the call during a visit to the Kigo Carpentry and Skilling Centre…
Flavia Nakafeero, the Deputy Secretary for Diaspora Affairs of the Democratic Front (DF), has officially joined the race for Wakiso District Woman MP in the 2026 general elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media at DF headquarters in Mengo, Nakafeero outlined her commitment to prioritizing service delivery through effective legislation. Nakafeero said her campaign focuses on addressing…
Joseph Kabuleta has said he is the alpha and omega of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) and without him, the party does not exist. Kabuleta’s condescending remarks follow a leadership dispute within the newly registered political party triggered by the expulsion of some members of the party’s executive committee. “NEED means Kabuleta without Kabuleta,…
Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, the Secretary for External Affairs for the National Unity Platform (NUP), has publicly addressed criticisms from within his party, admitting to deliberately avoiding media engagement despite accusations of corruption and indiscipline. Speaking to Bbeg Media outside NUP headquarters in Kavule, Kampala yesterday, Nyanzi, the elder brother of NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,…
Habib Buwembo, the Head of Mobilisation at the National Unity Platform (NUP), has firmly defended his decision not to contest for any parliamentary position in the 2026 general elections. He told Bbeg Media in an interview that his choice stems from being relatively new to NUP and not holding a position on the National Executive…
The Electoral Commission has initiated nationwide Special Interest Group (SIG) elections, beginning at the sub-county level with voting for senior citizens aged 60 and older. The EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi announced that the week-long elections will occur across all sub-counties, town councils, and divisions in Uganda. This process aligns with Uganda’s constitutional commitment to inclusive…
Mohammed Kateregga, the Secretary General of the Justice Forum (JEEMA) and former Bukomansimbi district Chairperson, has criticized opposition legislators for the ongoing funding stalemate affecting political parties within the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD). In an interview with Bbeg Media, Kateregga threatened legal action over the current law on political party funding within IPOD. “I…
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Land Matters, Gertrude Nanyunja Njuba, has said the NRM historical figures need to meet to discuss the direction the country should take post-President Museveni. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her home in Nangabo, Wakiso District, Njuba stressed that such a meeting would enable historicals to better understand the government’s stance…
Dr. Michael Lulume Bayiga, the Buikwe South MP, has outlined reasons why he left the Democratic Party (DP) for the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Speaking to Bbeg Media, Bayiga, who balances his medical practice with a political career, said he left the DP because the party, once built on democratic principles of truth, justice, constitutionalism,…
President Museveni yesterday asked residents in Wakiso to ditch the opposition and vote for the NRM in the coming elections if they want better services. Speaking at a rally in Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, as part of his Parish Development Model (PDM) assessment tour, Museveni highlighted the importance of electing MPs who prioritize local needs. “In…
Leaders from the Alliance for National Transformation, Conservative Party (CP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) have urged the opposition to unite ahead of the 2026 elections. They made the call at the first national convention of the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party at Katonga Road. The leaders,…
Dr. Kizza Besigye, one of the founders of the newly registered People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has accused the government of constitutional abuses leading to youth unemployment and military interference in politics. Speaking from Luzira prison, where he has been incacerated for seven months, Besigye claimed that a few individuals and institutions, including private entities…
Sanjay Tanna, the former Tororo Municipality MP and a prominent businessman, has attributed Uganda’s limited investment opportunities to insufficient support for the Entrepreneurs League within the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. In an exclusive interview with Bbeg Media in Kampala, Tanna emphasized that Uganda could have seen significant growth in business opportunities if the Entrepreneurs…
Today, young people across Uganda will participate in elections to select their parish-level youth committee members. The voting, taking place in 10,595 parishes nationwide, runs from 9 AM to 4 PM. According to Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission Spokesperson, only youth who are already members of village-level youth committees are eligible to vote. These village…
Gertrude Njuba, the Senior Presidential Advisor and State House Director on Land Matters, has warned that rampant land grabbing across Uganda could lead to civil war if not addressed urgently. Speaking to Bbeg Media at her home in Nangabo, Njuba emphasized that land disputes remain a top challenge for citizens, requiring immediate action. “As a…
President Museveni was on Saturday nominated as the sole candidate to represent the ruling National Reistance Movement (NRM) party in next year’s presidential election. Museveni, who will seek a seventh consecutive five-year term, was nominated at the party’s electoral commission offices along Kyadondo Road in Kampala. His unopposed nomination means the party will not hold…
As Africa contends with escalating insecurity, unconstitutional transitions, and protracted conflicts, parliamentary leaders are increasingly stepping into central roles in peace building and conflict resolution across the continent. The upcoming Extraordinary General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL), scheduled for 19 to 20 July in Kampala, is expected to…
Nowomugisha Sedrack Nzaire, brother to President Museveni, has been nominated to contest for the Vice Chairperson position for the Western Region on the party’s Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM cap and yellow shirt, Nzaire, accompanied by his supporters, urged party delegates to back his candidacy. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening party…
Former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka and her Deputy, Edward Luyimbazi, have been committed to the High Court Criminal Division to face 91 charges related to the Kiteezi landfill collapse on August 10, 2024. The disaster, which killed at least 35 people and injured 23, has been described as one of…
Maj Gen Jim Katugugu Muhwezi, the minister for Security, was yesterday nominated for the position of chairperson of the Veterans League on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC). Dressed in an NRM party T-shirt and visibly enthusiastic, Muhwezi appealed for the full support of party veterans to continue advocating for their welfare…
Former vice presidents Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi and Prof Gilbert Bukenya yesterday formally endorsed minister Haruna Kasolo’s bid to become the vice chairperson for the Central Region (Buganda) in the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The two big shots accompanied Kasolo for his nomination at the NRM electoral commission offices and spoke glowingly of the minister of…
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has been cited by leaders at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over what some termed as “irregular” allocation of five plots of land in the city. Last week, Parliament approved a motion to lease plots, including those on Namirembe Road, Offspring Road, Old Kira Road, Kenneth Close, and Lugogo, to private…
Yesterday, Gen Mugisha Muntu, president of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) at Hotel Africana in Kampala, marking a significant step toward opposition unity in Uganda. The agreement, signed by Alice Alaso on behalf of ANT and Erias Lukwago on behalf of…
Mathias Mpuuga, the president of the Democratic Front (DF), has called on party supporters to actively contest for various political positions without fear, emphasizing that no roles are reserved for specific individuals. Speaking at the DF offices in Mengo, Kampala, Mpuuga urged members to seize the opportunity to strengthen the party by vying for leadership…
A charged meeting in Busiro East unfolded over the weekend after voters confronted their long-serving MP Medard Sseggona, who is seeking a fourth term after 15 years in office. The air was thick with tension as a voter’s question put the MP on edge. “You’ve been our MP for 15 years, and you’ve never seen…
At least fifteen individuals alleged to be supporters of the NRM were yesterday charged with theft and assault at the Law Development Centre Court. They allegedly committed the offences on the day President Museveni was nominated as the NRM flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election and as chairman of the ruling party. The accused were…
Sedrack Nzeire Kaguta, the younger brother of President Museveni, has officially declared his candidacy for the position of Vice Chairperson for the Western Region on the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC). Nzeire, who has served as the NRM chairperson for Kiruhura for three consecutive terms, announced his intentions after picking up expression of interest forms…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is actively engaging citizens at the 31st National Agricultural Show, held at the Agricultural Showgrounds in Jinja City, that is scheduled to end on July 5, 2025. This vibrant event provides an ideal setting for the EC to deliver electoral services in an engaging and approachable manner. Led by Deo Natukunda,…
David Balondemu, the chairperson of the Kampala District Land Board, has been ordered to pay fines totaling Shs 2.8 million for failing to declare his income, assets, and liabilities as required by the Leadership Code Act (LCA). The ruling, delivered by the Leadership Code Tribunal, also mandates Balondemu to submit his wealth declaration to the…
Michael Kabaziguruka, the chairperson of the electoral body of the Katonga-based People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), has criticized opposition parties for prioritizing political positions in the 2026 elections over strategizing to defeat President Museveni. Speaking to Bbeg Media at PFF’s Katonga Road offices in Kampala, Kabaziguruka urged opposition groups to focus on ending Museveni’s “dictatorship”…
President Museveni yesterday picked party nomination forms, confirming his intent to run foir the seventh presidential term nad his determination to tighten his grip on the NRM. Amidst cheering and fanfare, the president arrived at the party electoral commission headquarters in Kyadondo at 1:30 PM. Accompanied by First Lady Janet Museveni, the president was welcomed…
Roughly nine out of ten members of the newly formed National Executive Committee of the Democratic Front (DF) are from the central region, revealing a deep regional imbalance in the allocation of places, an evaluation by Bbeg Media has established. The Political Parties and Organisations Act mandates all registered political parties and organizations to have…
Sarah Opendi, the Woman MP for Tororo, has publicly criticized Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, for alleged bias and lack of transparency in managing the party’s primary elections in Tororo. Opendi claims that despite winning NRM primaries since 2011, she has never been declared a winner under Odoi’s leadership, with…
Isaac Kayonde, an independent financial advisor, has announced his candidacy to challenge the incumbent Gomba West MP, Robinah Gureme Rwakoojo, in the 2026 parliamentary elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media, Kayonde expressed his determination to address critical issues in Gomba West, including youth unemployment, effective monitoring and evaluation of the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Operation…
Nakawa Court Chief Magistrate Christine Nantege has committed Dr Kizza Besigye and Obeid Lutale to the High Court after deciding that her court had no jurisdiction to hear the matter. Besigye and Lutale are accused of treason. The ruling follows an application by Dr. Besigye and Lutale requesting Nantege to step down from hearing the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has designated today (June 26, 2025) and tomorrow as the nomination dates for candidates aspiring to serve on parish committees for youth, older persons, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Special Interest Group (SIG) elections. According to EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, nomination forms are available at sub-county, town council, and…
Ssentongo Abdulnoor Kyamundu, former spokesperson of the Justice Forum (JEEMA) and 53 district leaders have decided to sever ties with the party due to “irreconcilable differences.” Kyamundu said the decision follows failed attempts to resolve disputes through internal and external mechanisms, including legal recourse. In a statement, Kyamundu cited a significant shift away from JEEMA’s…
The Democratic Party (DP) leadership from Nakaseke district has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Democratic Front (DF) to unite in their pursuit of a better Uganda. The signing was witnessed by Kinobe Kiwuuwa Nviiri, DP Nakaseke District Chairperson, alongside the district’s women’s and youth league leaders. Nviiri praised the Democratic Front for…
Until she went against her husband’s advice in 2006 not to stand in Ruhaama, Janet Kataha Museveni had never wielded real political power. She was the archetypal first lady, content to stay in the background and fearful of getting in the way of her powerful companion, President Museveni. In the first two decades of her…
The People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) launched its membership card and opened candidate nominations marking significant steps toward the 2026 elections. Speaking to the press, PFF Electoral Commission chairperson Michael Kabaziguruka criticized President Museveni for undermining the rule of law, particularly citing the detention of PFF leader Rtd. Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye without cause. Kabaziguruka…
Fiona Nakku is a dynamic, passionate, and God-fearing leader. She is vying for the position of National Female Youth Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. With a heart for service and a vision for change, Nakku says she is ready to champion the aspirations of Uganda’s youth on a national stage. It is not…
Maria Nassali Masereka, the Democratic Party candidate for Wakiso Woman MP, has committed to tabling a bill to financially support churches and their development projects if elected in 2026. Speaking to Bbeg Media after a Sunday service at St. James Church of Uganda in Bwebajja along Entebbe Road, Nassali highlighted the church’s contributions to national…
Salim Uhuru, the incumbent mayor of Kampala Central, has called on his rivals to join him in addressing service delivery challenges affecting residents of the Central division. Speaking to Bbeg Media after the NRM declared unopposed for the seat he holds, Uhuru emphasized unity and hard work. “In the name of Almighty Allah, I extend…
An otherwise capricious political group, the so-called National Unity Platform (NUP) just passed off what it called its national delegates conference at which top party-political entrepreneurs were crowned, retaining their coveted seats, during which the media was sealed out. And the Uganda media houses, their journalists, and those that pass for political critics seeking genuine…
