Uganda politics

President Museveni is all set to formally declare his intention to run for a historic seventh term in Uganda’s upcoming general elections in January 2026. Today, on Saturday, June 28, the 80-year-old leader will take the first step by obtaining nomination forms for the positions of National Resistance Movement (NRM) national chairperson and party presidential flag bearer. If successful in ...

Renowned legal mind and seasoned politician, Medard Sseggona, has publicized his intention to vie for the role of the Presidency within the National Unity Platform. Speaking to constituents in Wakiso District, Sseggona disclosed his decision to compete for the position following Bobi Wine’s tenure. In his address, Sseggona elucidated that the leadership of the National Unity Platform had reached a ...

In a powerful display of courage and determination, Gen High Tower, a loyal bodyguard of NUP president Bobi Wine, made a heartfelt declaration during a press conference at the National Unity Platform headquarters. Expressing his readiness to confront President Museveni and his army, Tower revealed his deep-seated weariness with the current regime. His impassioned plea to challenge Museveni directly, even ...

Bobi Wine’s national political influence is undeniable, yet there are untapped opportunities for him to benefit from Dr. Kizza Besigye’s established political network. While Bobi Wine may face uncertainties outside Buganda and Busoga, aligning with Besigye’s infrastructure in regions like Bunyoro, Kasese/Rwenzori, and more could fortify his political standing. Reflecting on Besigye’s electoral achievements in regions like Kasese, Rukungiri, and ...

In my tenure within NRM politics, I bore witness to the party’s tumultuous journey following pivotal leadership transitions. The once dynamic NRM Secretariat, now ensnared in chaos, grapples with operating without the essential resources or authority necessary to discharge its obligations. Submerged in recent developments are the fissures within the NRM, as prominent party members publicly align with divergent candidates. ...