Mbarara, Uganda | URN | At least thirteen incumbent Members of Parliament in the Ankole sub-region lost their seats in the 2026 general elections, marking a major political shake-up across several districts. In Mbarara City, Mbarara City North MP Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari lost his seat to Christopher Bakashaba following a …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday secured a seventh five-year term after winning the country’s presidential election. According to final results announced by the Electoral Commission, the country’s electoral body, Museveni garnered more than 7.9 million votes out of about 11.3 million valid ballots …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeks a seventh term in office, his case to Ugandans is increasingly framed not in ideology or liberation history, but in economics. Growth figures, infrastructure investment, financial stability, and a long-term vision for structural transformation now sit at the centre …
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Gulu, Uganda | URN | Investigations into the faulty voter biometric kits (BVKs) procured by the government have commenced, Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has revealed. Mao’s statement comes hours after the Electoral Commission (EC) suspended the use of the machines at polling stations across the country, following …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who gathered at the Kayunga District tally centre, demanding the immediate declaration of Harriet Nakwedde as the winner of the District Woman Member of Parliament race. The supporters had camped outside …
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Luwero, Uganda | URN | At least three people have died and 34 others arrested following night-long protests in Luwero Town Council after tensions erupted over the handling of election results. Police say the protests broke out on Thursday at around 7:00 p.m. after security personnel blocked voters from accessing …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has accused the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena, of illegally campaigning on polling day in Lira City, amid a tense race for the Woman Member of Parliament seat. The accusations come …
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Tororo, Uganda | URN | Shyam Tanna has won the Tororo Municipality parliamentary seat after garnering 5,781 votes, defeating the incumbent Apollo Yeri Ofwono, who polled 4,829 votes. Tanna’s victory is the first parliamentary result to be officially declared in Tororo District, according to the District Returning Officer Robert Twirize, with more declarations expected as the …
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Mbale, Uganda | URN | Presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi was injured during a fracas at Bukimali polling station in Bugusege Sub-county, Sironko District on Thursday. Nandala was hit by a stone thrown by supporters of parliamentary candidate Jackson Wanyoto. Chaos erupted after Wanyoto’s supporters clashed with those backing Reverend …
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Butambala, Uganda | URN | At least eight people are feared dead following clashes between voters and security forces in Butambala District last night. According to sources in the district, the clashes occurred near the home of Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi. Attempts to reach Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson …
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