Gilbert Olanya, the Kilak South Legislator who was nominated as a sole FDC candidate for 2026 Kilak South Parliamentary race noted that the turnout of aspirants signifies that FDC is still alive in the district despite rumors of its declining strength.
The meeting, chaired by Jinja City Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Richard Gulume, focused on strategic security planning for all three phases of election policing before, during, and after the polls.
The election of PWD Committees commenced on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, across Uganda. This is the second poll in the 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap, following the Village Older Persons Committee elections.
Chelimo has been in prison since his arrest in November 2022, accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl who was a student in one of the schools in the Sebei region.
Bruce Nzabinita, one of the Party mobilizers in Lwengo is afraid that the intended joint rallies may turn into scenes of violence in the area, attributing it to the current hostilities among intending aspirants.
Geoffrey Opio Ekong, the Dokolo District NRM chairperson noted that the move is not to punish any candidate or party leaders but rather to stream line the smooth running of the party. He warned aspirants against using personal coordinators who he said is a factor causing division within the party.
According to Serwanja, journalists must shun being used to peddle propaganda narratives for politicians but rather play a central role in holding individuals seeking political offices accountable on critical issues that affects the electorates.
Several aspiring candidates affiliated with opposition political parties accuse Kiberu of orchestrating violence and intimidation to frustrate their nomination by the Electoral Commission.
Over the past months, Muyingo and his aides have reportedly been rallying support for his comeback in 2026. However, speaking to a Uganda Radio Network (URN) reporter on Tuesday morning, he said he has not yet picked or submitted expression of interest forms for the NRM primaries.
Obina, who has served in the President’s Office for 25 years, announced during a press briefing with journalists in Gulu City on Monday. She confirmed that her contract will officially end on June 13, 2025, marking the close of her long career as a political aide to the President.
Delivering a statement on behalf of the Luweero Veterans Association, Kiggundu Kabandwa emphasized that the NRM’s liberation war laid the foundation for Uganda’s democratic journey.
Bakoko, in a surprise move on Saturday, declared her candidature for Ayivu East, ending earlier speculation that she would be waiting for a Presidential appointment after the next elections.
In Kigezi sub region Rev. Fr. Felix Eugene Odeda, the Muko Parish priest in Rubanda Deanery and a member of Kabale Diocesan Peace and Justice Tribunal in February 2025 publically announced that the tribunal resolved that only political leaders subscribing to the Roman Catholic faith should be voted into parliament. Fr. Odeda cited Henry Ariganyira Musasizi, the State Minister for Finance General Duties, as the preferred candidate for Rubanda East Constituency, Moses Kamuntu Mwongyera for Rubanda West County, Jacqueline Katabazi as Rubanda District Woman MP, and Stephen Ampeire Kasyaba as Rubanda District LC5 Chairman.
According to Electoral Commission roadmap, the general elections are scheduled to take place on 12th January-9th February 2026 and nomination of candidates for the Presidential campaigns are set to take place between 2nd October and 3rd October 2025.
Sheikh Yusuf Okiror, the county sheikh for Soroti City and District, encouraged the Muslim community to celebrate Eid peacefully and to share the meat from their sacrifices with others.
Nakiru pointed out that several activities of political parties Electoral Commisions overlap with those of the EC, leading to confusion among voters and aspirants alike.
The President, who was speaking during his State of the Nation Address, criticised what he described as self-serving behaviour among some top party figures, warning that such conduct threatens to undermine the party’s integrity and long-term unity.
Deputy Secretary for Mobilisation in Charge of Northern Uganda, Asega Habib Jogoo, encouraged the new leadership to immediately focus on establishing party structures at the sub-county, parish, and village levels to ensure full representation and voter engagement.
On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, a large assembly of NRM stakeholders—comprising Members of Parliament, district chairpersons, LC5 leaders, youth and women leagues, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) including Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and local opinion leaders—convened at the Civil Service College in Jinja City to affirm their support for Kadaga’s re-election.
