Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sam Wamimbi, the Aligoli Sub-County National Resistance Movement-NRM Chairperson in Bukedea District, has died following violent clashes during the LCIII elections. The altercation reportedly involved supporters of both the NRM and independent candidates. According to sources, the violence began on Tuesday evening when Wamimbi and …
Read More »Nameere wins Masaka City Woman MP seat after vote recount
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, has been declared the elected Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament following a vote recount exercise. The three-day vote recount exercise, presided over by Masaka Chief Magistrate Albert Asiimwe and concluded on Sunday night, overturned the earlier …
Read More »Why Karamoja still votes Museveni, why that loyalty is being tested
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For decades, Karamoja stood on the margins of Uganda’s political and economic life, defined more by insecurity, underdevelopment, and state neglect than by opportunity. Today, the sub-region remains one of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s strongest political bastions, a reality reaffirmed by the results of …
Read More »NRM ends 40-year opposition reign in Rukungiri Municipality
Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has ended a 40-year opposition hold on Rukungiri Municipality after its candidate, Boaz Kansiime Matita, was declared the duly elected mayor. According to the Rukungiri District Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Abbass Namara, Matita won the mayoral race …
Read More »NRM’s Allan Bulamu wins Kira Municipality Mayoral race
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Allan Bulamu has been declared the winner of the Kira Municipality mayoral election, amid fierce protests from opposition contenders who accused electoral officials of fraud. The declaration, made by the returning officer after a heated hour-long exchange followed by …
Read More »Why NRM failed to regain support in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On 26th January, the country marked 40 years since National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters, led by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, captured power following a protracted guerrilla war in Luwero. The 40th NRA/NRM Liberation Day celebrations took place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and were presided over …
Read More »Tooro districts retain NRM LC V chairpersons
Kabarole, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has retained control of local government leadership in the Tooro Sub-region after winning all District Local Council V chairperson seats in elections held on Thursday. Ugandans voted in another phase of the 2026 General Elections, electing district chairpersons, city mayors, …
Read More »NUP, NRM nearly share Kampala City Hall Councilor seats
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has, this time, almost shared the number of Kampala City Hall councillor positions with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), following the 2026 local government elections. According to results declared by the District Electoral Commission, outcomes from the five …
Read More »Dr Flavian Zeija sworn in as Uganda’s new Chief Justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the growing collaboration within Uganda’s Judiciary, saying it has played a key role in ensuring stability and improving service delivery in the country. The President made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of Dr Flavian …
Read More »LCV ELECTIONS: NRM sweeps Bugisu sub-region
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has entrenched its political dominance in the Bugisu sub-region after sweeping all District Chairperson (LCV) seats, consolidating its grip across Mbale, Manafwa, Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko, and Namisindwa districts. In Mbale District, former LCV Vice Chairperson Tony Wamagale delivered a …
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