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…
A section of Busiro East residents have publicly rejected the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to award the 2026 parliamentary ticket to Mathias Walukagga instead of their preferred candidate, Medard Lubega Sseggona. The constituents, drawn from areas such as Mende Sub-County, Wakiso Town Council, Mumyuka, and Kyengera Town Council, expressed their discontent during a consultation…
The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) decision to drop Medard Sseggona and Joyce Bagala as flagbearers for the 2026 election was not a big surprise when you look at the bigger picture. While it shocked some supporters and analysts, the move had been brewing for a while due to internal party tensions, personal loyalties, and strategic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Yasin Omar, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) mayoral flagbearer for Makindye Division, has requested a private meeting with President Museveni to address internal issues within the party. Speaking to Bbeg Media at Tank Hill, Muyenga in Kampala, Omar said he needs just 10 minutes with Museveni to discuss what is happening within the party. “These…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has rescheduled the start of its vetting exercise for MPs MPs from August 20 to September 15, 2025. The exercise will now be conducted from September 15 to September 22. The party said the changes have been necessitated by the Electoral Commission’s decision to change the nomination date for Members…
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…
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has begun receiving applications from aspiring Members of Parliament, local council chairpersons, city mayors, and councillors in various areas in Wakiso and Kampala. During a media briefing at the party’s offices in Kamwokya, the party election chief, Harriet Chemutai, urged aspiring applicants to submit their expressions of interest at no…
President Museveni wants the money paid to political parties with MPs doubled, sources within the NRM have told Bbeg Media. Museveni expressed this wish during a meeting with senior NRM officials, saying this could stem the flow of “foreign resources” to parties while ridding the country of foreign interference in the country’s political affairs. “He…
Matia Lwanga Bwanika, an aspirant in Busiro South and Wakiso LCV chairman, has cautioned the youth against politics of excitement. Lwanga made the plea during a sensitization tour of Katabi Town Council, where he met several youth. Bwanika, a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP), said many young people want to join politics but…
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has offered to mediate to end internal wrangles within the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mayiga was addressing a delegation of NUP officials led by the Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi. They had paid him a courtesy visit to purchase kits for Kabaka’s birthday run scheduled for April 6. They bought kits…
The discussions to have Robert Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) president, appear on NBS TV’s flagship talk show, Barometer, had several twists and turns. Multiple sources knowledgeable about the discussions told Bbeg Media on condition of anonymity that the negotiations were tense, and neither side wanted to cede any of its positions. At one…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) wants John Baptist Nambeshe, the National Unity Platform’s vice president for Eastern Uganda, to rejoin its ranks, five years after he ditched the ruling party. Impeccable sources within the NRM told Bbeg Media that the party has been “sweet-talking” Nambeshe over the last several months to have him recommit to…
Ronald Balimwezo has said his victory over Erias Lukwago in the 2026 Kampala mayoral race is a done deal because the lord mayor has lost popularity. In an interview with The Eye Ug, an online TV, Balimwezo, the Nakawa East MP, claimed that even Lukwago’s neighbours in Rubaga had assured him of their votes. “People…
