Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only four of the 16 incumbent Members of Parliament who changed political party allegiance ahead of the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections held last week have managed to retain their seats in parliament. Former Leader of the Opposition Betty Aol Ochan and Asinansi Nyakato who …
Read More »Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe, has cautioned voters in constituencies whose election results are challenged against abandoning their work to overcrowd courts where disputes are being heard. His remarks come after several contestants in the recently concluded general polls filed applications seeking to …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suffered a major political setback in Hoima City after its flag bearer and incumbent mayor, Brian Kaboyo, was voted out in a fiercely contested mayoral race. Kaboyo lost to Edward Isingoma, an Independent candidate and current City Council …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at most of them and is set to win the Kampala mayoral race. Counting continued into the night, with official results expected to be released this morning. Many candidates …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The local government elections have concluded amid a mix of tension, allegations of malpractice, and low voter turnout in several districts. Across the country, polling stations experienced disputes ranging from voter bribery and denied voting rights to claims of ballot stuffing, prompting heightened security …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even before the Electoral Commission releases figures on participation in the 2026 general elections, it is noticeable that the LCV elections this year are going to register the lowest voter turnout since 1996. According to our reporters who covered this election across the country, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On January 15, 2026, during the polling day for Uganda’s general elections, biometric voter verification—introduced to safeguard electoral integrity—became a major source of disruption at several polling stations. Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) froze, failed to authenticate voters, or even rejected the identities of polling …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling has continued to strengthen against the US Dollar in recent months, even as the country went through parliamentary and presidential elections last week. By mid-January, the Shilling was trading at about 3,443 Shillings for buying and 3,453.18 Shillings as the official …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | U.S. Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) has signed a strategic public relations partnership with Node Group in a move aimed at strengthening communication, visibility and stakeholder engagement around alumni-led initiatives in innovation, leadership and civic transformation. The agreement positions Node Group as USEA’s communications …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Wednesday that relations with China have continued to strengthen in recent years and that China’s zero-tariff policy for African countries would help boost Uganda’s exports to the world’s second-largest economy. In a statement issued by the State House, Museveni …
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