Kampala, March 10, 2026 – Legislators have demanded accountability from the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance over the controversial internet shutdown imposed during the January 15 general elections, questioning who authorised the move and why it disrupted critical services such as mobile money. The issue came to the fore during a meeting of Parliament’s…
President Yoweri Museveni has said the introduction of biometric voter verification (BVV) machines played a decisive role in weakening Uganda’s opposition, arguing that the technology eliminated election malpractices that had previously worked in their favour. In a statement shared on his official platforms, Museveni said the BVV system closed loopholes that enabled cheating at polling…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accused the National Unity Platform (NUP) of manipulating votes in the recent elections, asserting that 2.7 million fake votes were introduced into the system. The President made the comments while defending the use of Biometric Voter Verification (BVVK) machines during the polls, citing their role in securing victories for NRM…
The government of Uganda has dismissed claims that National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is under threat, saying there is no reason for him to remain in hiding. Speaking on behalf of the government, Information and National Guidance Minister Chris Baryomunsi said Bobi Wine is not being pursued by…
As ballot counting concludes for many districts following the January 22, 2026, local government elections, several Local Council Five (LC5) chairpersons and city/municipal mayors have been officially declared winners. City and Major Mayor Results Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga (NUP) has been declared Lord Mayor of Kampala City, ending the 15-year tenure of longtime incumbent Erias Lukwago….