Uganda politics

A brewing storm in Uganda’s Parliament has been ignited by accusations against the Patrick League of Uganda (PLU) leadership. A group of legislators claimed that they secretly met with Jotham Taremwa, who is running against Wilson Kajwengye, the Chairperson of the Defense and Internal Affairs Committee. The clandestine meeting has sparked suspicion among lawmakers, especially as the committee is preparing ...

The Senior Presidential Advisor SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, also the Manager of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC), has issued a call to action for Ugandans to actively engage in the current General Update of the National Voters’ Register. The electoral exercise commenced on Monday, January 20, 2025, with the flag-off by Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice ...

The Uganda Electoral Commission has unveiled a revised roadmap for the upcoming 2025/2026 general elections, delineating a detailed schedule of activities crucial for a seamless electoral process. Commencing on August 6, 2024, with constituency demarcation and polling station reorganization, the electoral timeline sets the foundation for essential preparatory tasks that will continue until August 16, 2024. From September 20, 2024, ...

As the period from January 12 to February 9, 2026, approaches, Ugandans are gearing up to participate in the electoral process to select leaders at various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Councils. This democratic exercise aligns with Article 61(2) of the Constitution, embodying the essence of civic engagement and governance. In a press release dated July 2024, Justice ...

The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stirred controversy by publicly denouncing Bobi Wine, also known as Robert Kyagulanyi, as a rebel leader deemed unsuitable for the presidency. In a bold statement, Gen. Kainerugaba expressed his views on Bobi Wine’s political aspirations, branding him as a figure unworthy of holding the highest office in Uganda. …As far ...