Tag: Uganda Politics
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Uganda’s Youth Demand Change After 40 Years Under Museveni
Introduction: A Youth-Driven Call for Change When Uganda’s electoral commission declared President Yoweri Museveni the winner of the 2026 general election, many observers noted a familiar trend: a mature political landscape reflected in a chorus of calls for renewal. Among the loudest voices were Uganda’s young people. People under 35, who comprise a substantial majority…
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Uganda Elections Explained: Pop Star Challenge Meets Autocrat Amid Crackdown
Overview: A high-stakes rematch in Uganda Millions of Ugandans are casting their ballots in a pivotal presidential election that pits a former pop star against the country’s longstanding, aging autocrat. The contest reflects a dramatic shift from the last vote in 2021, when the president faced a once-popular rival who now embodies a renewed challenge…
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Uganda Elections: Opposition Alleges Vote Rigging Before Polls
Opposition Claims Irregularities as Polls Approve Hours before Uganda’s presidential, parliamentary, and local government elections were set to begin, the National Unity Platform (NUP) accused authorities and unnamed actors of plotting to rig the vote. The allegations come as opposition leaders say they have documented a pattern of irregularities—ranging from ballot logistics to access for…
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Nakawa West Petition Dismissed: Court Finds Error Curable in Bwowe Case
High Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition in Nakawa Division West Nomination Battle The Ugandan High Court has dismissed former legislator aspirant Ivan Bwowe’s pre-election petition challenging the nomination of seven rival candidates seeking to run for the Nakawa Division West seat. In a ruling delivered in Kampala, the judge concluded that the petitioner’s key objection centered…
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Court Dismisses Bwowe Petition: Nakawa West Naming Error Considered Curable
Overview: Court Rules on Registration Error and Its Impact The Ugandan High Court has dismissed a pre-election petition filed by Ivan Bwowe, who sought to nullify the nominations of seven opponents in Nakawa Division West. In a pivotal ruling, the judge held that simply referring to the constituency as “Nakawa West” constitutes a minor, curable…
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Museveni Calls Wakiso Residents to Monitor Government Funds
Overview: A Call for Fiscal Vigilance In a recent engagement with residents of Wakiso District, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flagbearer for the 2026 general elections, underscored the importance of accountability in public finance. He urged citizens to closely monitor how government funds are allocated and spent, arguing that vigilant…
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Masaka Bishop Calls for Equal Political Space Ahead of 2026 Polls
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Stand on a Crucial Threshold As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Election, voices from religious, civil society, and political circles are underscoring a single, essential demand: equal political space for all contenders. In Masaka, Bishop Serverus Jjumba of the Masaka Catholic Diocese has mounted a principled appeal to government authorities…
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Masaka Bishop Urges Equal Political Space Ahead of Uganda’s 2026 Polls
Masaka’s Call for Fair Play as 2026 Elections Approach The Bishop of Masaka Catholic Diocese, Serverus Jjumba, has joined a growing chorus of voices calling for equal political space ahead of Uganda’s 2026 General Election. In statements that emphasize fairness and inclusivity, the bishop urged government authorities and electoral stakeholders to ensure that every political…
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Reject “Opposition Distortions”: Museveni Urges Bugisu NRM Leaders to Stay the Course
Overview: Museveni’s directive to Bugisu NRM leaders In Mbale, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast in the party’s long-term development agenda. He warned against what he described as misinformation and distortions propagated by opposition politicians, stressing that unity and adherence to the party’s plans…
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Museveni Urges Bugisu NRM Leaders to Reject Opposition Distortions and Focus on Development
Presidential Reminder to Bugisu NRM Leaders In a pointed statement delivered to National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged the party’s regional leadership to resist what he described as distortions and misinformation from opposition forces. The remarks, made during a gathering aimed at strengthening the party’s grassroots structure,…