Museveni Outlines Priorities for New Term After Election Victory

[Independent (Kampala)] Kiruhura, Uganda -- Ugandan President-elect Yoweri Museveni on Sunday outlined key priorities for his next term in office, pledging to focus on wealth creation, poverty eradication, improved public services, and a strong fight against corruption following his victory in the presidential election.

Elections - NRM Sweeps Rukungiri District

[Independent (Kampala)] Rukungiri, Uganda -- The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all parliamentary seats in Rukungiri District, traditionally considered a backbone of opposition politics in Uganda.

Uganda - EAC Observers Criticize Parties Over 'Too Many' Independent Candidates

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The East African Community (EAC) Election Observation Mission has highlighted internal conflicts and organizational weaknesses within Uganda's political parties, warning that these issues are contributing to a growing number of independent candidates in the 2026 elections.

Cabinet Ministers Lose Parliamentary Seats in General Elections

The defeat of several serving cabinet ministers in the January 15 polls has signalled a notable shift in voter behaviour, with incumbency proving less decisive as voters assert demands for accountability and performance.

Japan PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election Three Months after Taking Office

CAF launches investigation after chaotic AFCON final in Rabat

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has condemned what it described as unacceptable behaviour by some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, played in Rabat on Sunday night. In an official statement, CAF said it strongly disapproves of any inappropriate conduct during matches, particularly

Why Rubongoya Lost Despite Strong Party Support

David Lewis Rubongoya's narrow loss in the Kampala Central parliamentary race has sparked debate over whether opposition defeats stem from campaign missteps or structural electoral challenges. Analysts cite voter intimidation, militarised polling stations, and institutional advantages as key factors shaping the outcome.

Ssemujju Concedes Kira Seat to NUP's Musisi After 15 Years in Parliament

Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has conceded defeat to National Unity Platform candidate George Musisi in the January 15, 2026, parliamentary elections, bringing to an end his 15-year tenure and marking a major political shift in one of Wakiso District's most contested constituencies.

Ssemujju Nganda: The voters gave their verdict; it is time for a fresh chapter

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has conceded defeat in the January 15, 2026 parliamentary elections, ending his 15-year tenure as Kira Municipality MP. Despite the loss, Ssemujju insisted that his political engagement will continue, albeit outside Parliament. Speaking in an interview on NBS TV, Ssemujju acknowledged that National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi won the Kira The post Ssemujju Nganda: The voters gave their verdict; it is time for a fresh chapter first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Fr Onen Concedes Defeat to Mao in Laroo-Pece Division Parliamentary Race

[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- Incumbent Laroo-Pece Division legislator, Fr Charles Onen, has conceded defeat to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in the just-concluded parliamentary elections.

Crispus Kiyonga Back As NRM Dominates Kasese and Bundibugyo in Parliamentary Elections

[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has won all six parliamentary seats in Kasese District and captured two of three seats in Bundibugyo District, according to results declared by district returning officer Godfrey Mbabazi.

A Seventh Term for Museveni

[This Day] Yoweri Museveni, which sorry record remains for you to break in Africa and in the whole world with the sham election that you held in your country on Thursday last week? Just because sham elections were held last year in several African countries, you feel that you must add to them with a sham election of your own in Uganda? Africa is still reeling from the "elections" held in Cameroon [October 12, last year], in Cote D'Ivoire [on October 25, last year], in your neighbour Tanzania [October 29, last year]

Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot Dies At 51

[Nile Post] Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Isodo Apolot, has passed away at the age of 51, following a brief illness.

Uganda's Passport Records Best Global Ranking in a Decade

[Nile Post] Uganda's passport has been ranked the 71st strongest in the world, marking its best performance in the past decade, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.

Ssemujju Concedes Kira Seat to NUP's Musisi After 15 Years in Parliament

[Nile Post] Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has conceded defeat in the January 15, 2026, parliamentary elections after National Unity Platform candidate George Musisi captured the seat, ending Ssemujju's long hold on the constituency.

Kagame, Egypt, Somalia Presidents Congratulate Museveni On Re-Election

[Nile Post] Rwandan President, Paul Kagame has sent a congratulatory message to his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni , upon re-election for a seventh term.

630 Workers' Delegates Meet to Elect Five MPs

[Nile Post] A group of 630 workers' delegates is meeting today at Kibuli Secondary School to elect five Members of Parliament who will represent the interests of labour in Parliament.

Post-Election Unity, Inclusion Key to Preserving Peace - Dr Bainomugisha

[Nile Post] As Uganda emerges from a tense and closely contested election, Executive Director of the Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment (ACODE) Dr Arthur Bainomugisha has called for inclusive governance, national dialogue and reforms to rebuild trust and preserve the country's record of relative peace.

How U.S. Think Tank Predicted Museveni, Kyagulanyi Performance With Near Accuracy

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As Uganda headed to the polls on 15 January 2026 for the presidential and parliamentary elections, a U.S.-based think tank predicted that President Museveni was likely to win the election by between 65 and 75 percent.

Kagame Congratulates Museveni On Re-Election

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has congratulated his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, on his re-election as president of the neighbouring country, saying he looks forward to continued strong and productive cooperation between Rwanda and Uganda.