Uganda politics

The aspiration for unity among Uganda’s opposition leaders faces significant hurdles as internal clashes and conflicts weaken their shared objectives. Dr. Kizza Besigye and Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, prominent figures in Uganda’s opposition, stand as influential leaders with underlying tensions exacerbated by their respective support bases. While Besigye’s mentorship of Bobi Wine is acknowledged, tensions between their factions, fueled by supporters ...

Media personalities like the former Bukedde TV presenter Flavia Namulindwa, who has been based in the U.S., is making a comeback to Uganda with aspirations to represent Gomba East Constituency in Parliament. Despite her unsuccessful bid on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket in 2021, Namulindwa remains determined to make her mark in the political arena. Former journalist with UBC ...

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, ...