Uganda politics

In a significant move, opposition political parties within the Holy Alliance coalition have reached an agreement to present a single Presidential candidate for the upcoming 2026 general elections. The coalition comprises a range of parties, including the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED), JEEMA, Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) Alumni, Social Democratic Party (SDP), Democratic Party (DP) bloc, Conservative Party (CP), and ...

The Democratic Party (DP) bloc is actively considering Mathias Mpuuga, the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, as their front-runner for president as the 2026 elections draw near. This choice was made in the midst of continuing conversations within the opposition concerning strategic partnerships. This is especially in light of the movement’s disappointment with People Power. Donning shirts bearing Mpuuga’s ...

Odrek Rwabwogo, the Chairman of the Exports and Industrial Advisory Development committee, has publicly disavowed the ‘Disciples of Odrek Rwabwogo’ Group for their recent disparaging remarks directed at Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Expressing his disapproval, Rwabwogo stated, “In response to the inappropriate conduct and misguided actions of the self-proclaimed disciples, I officially distanced myself from this group in October 2021.” He ...

In a surprising move, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced his decision not to run for president in the upcoming 2026 elections. Taking to his official social media platform early Saturday morning, Muhoozi revealed that he was guided by a higher calling to prioritize his role within “God’s Army.” Expressing his unwavering commitment to his father, the 80-year-old ...

The leader of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) Gen Mugisha Muntu has revealed that Gen Museveni doesn’t have the courage to let go of power. According to Muntu, if President Museveni was really courageous, he would have let go in 2004. This was the first time that the President who assumed the country’s leadership in 1986 amended the Constitution ...