Uganda’s Internet Shutdown After 2026 Election Costs Traders Billions, NETA Warns
By Kabuye Ronald As President Yoweri Museveni secured a seventh term in the January 15, 2026 general election, Uganda’s business community found itself navigating a
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The Joint Investigation Headquarters Must Conduct a Joint Inquiry by Cross-Referencing Party Membership Lists
Politicians and certain media outlets must stop exploiting Shincheonji Church of Jesus for political contention. The Joint Investigation Headquarters must conduct an impartial investigation. Shincheonji
Low Voter Turnout Raises Alarm as Ugandans Elect Local Leaders
By Jumah Kakomo As Ugandans head to the polls to elect district local government councillors, district and city chairpersons, lord mayors, and councillors, a major
Police Arrest NUP Vice President Muwanga Kivumbi Over Alleged Political Violence
By Hannah Marion Namukasa Police have arrested National Unity Platform (NUP) Vice President for the Buganda Region, Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, in connection with alleged incidents
Museveni Appoints Dr Flavian Zeija as New Chief Justice
By Kabuye Ronald President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr Flavian Zeija as the new Chief Justice of Uganda, replacing Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, who recently retired
Ssewungu Vs Ssemakula: Court Orders Recount in Closely Fought Kalungu West Parliamentary Race
By Kabuye Ronald The Masaka Chief Magistrate, Herbert Asiimwe, has ordered a vote recount in the disputed Kalungu West parliamentary election. The recount follows an
Kauma Sauda Concedes Defeat in Iganga WMP Race, Urges New MP to Sustain Development Programs
By Yusuf Obbo Incumbent Iganga District Woman Member of Parliament, Kauma Sauda, has gracefully accepted defeat following the recently concluded elections and expressed heartfelt appreciation
International Scrutiny Intensifies as Trump and Democracy Groups Voice Concern
International concern has continued to mount. In August 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump said he had heard reports that the South Korean government was conducting
UPC Candidate Jalameso Challenges Re-Election in Ajuri County, Seeks Declaration as Winner Over NRM’s Hamson Obua
By Jumah Kakomo Fred Jalameso, the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) candidate for Ajuri County in Alebtong District, has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC), seeking a
Five Workers’ MPs Declared After Closely Contested 2026 Elections
By Kabuye Ronald Five candidates have been officially declared Members of Parliament representing workers in Uganda’s 12th Parliament following elections held at Kibuli Secondary School