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2026 Elections

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17:21

CSOs Warn of Looming Economic Risks from Unchecked Election Spending 2 1

Experts cite 2011 precedent, call for tighter control of campaign finance and voter bribery. Muhangi cautions that increased political spending, particularly large sums of cash stashed by politicians and later distributed in rural communities during campaigns, could flood the economy, destabilize the recently approved national budget, and undermine key economic goals, including the government’s target of attaining double-digit growth.
14:08
14:08

Democratic Front Leaders Dispute SIGs Election Results Democratic Front-DF 7 1

In their petition to the Electoral Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, they argue that in their area, the election process was not free and fair, indicating that it was deliberately skewed in favour of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
11:43
11:43

Moroto Political Aspirants Decry Threats by Rivals, Security Personnel 5 1

They allege that some candidates have created camps which are used for tormenting and frustrating other opponents from carrying out their political activities.
16:25
16:25

Violence, Rains Mar Village Youths Elections 4 3 Top story

at New Africa Primary Polling Station, the elections ended in chaos after Yusuf Kiggundu, a candidate for National Unity Platform for Kiwogozi zone Youth Chairperson seat, attacked the polling officials led by Parish supervisor Betty Namakula and attempted to tear the register, accusing them of locking out his voters.

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12:39

Pictorial: Construction of Akii-Bua Stadium Takes Shape

Ms SAMCO National Construction Company began work on the 20,000-seater stadium in December 2024, following the contract signing at State House. The groundbreaking ceremony was presided over by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in January 2025.

Karamoja

11:43
11:43

Moroto Political Aspirants Decry Threats by Rivals, Security Personnel 5 1

They allege that some candidates have created camps which are used for tormenting and frustrating other opponents from carrying out their political activities.
13:48
13:48

Farmers in Moroto Fear Looming Food Crisis as Drought Devastates Crops 2 4

Edson Seno, a farmer from Nakonyen Village, lamented the unpredictable weather patterns, which he says have drastically changed in recent years, making it harder for farmers to adapt.
07:01
07:01

UHRC Begins Review of Rights Violation Cases in Karamoja to Cut Case Backlog 1 1

On Monday, a tribunal led by UHRC Chairperson Mariam Fauzat Wangadya convened at the Commission’s Moroto regional office to assess and dispose of cases, especially those lacking sufficient evidence. Most of the cases relate to alleged violations of the right to life, protection from torture, and personal liberty.
06:55
06:55

Bribery, Network Failures Disrupt National ID Registration Across Uganda 1 4

In Masaka, residents at some registration centres report being asked to pay bribes of at least 5,000 shillings to enrollment officers in exchange for quicker service.