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….
Provisional data released by the Electoral Commission indicates wide regional variations in voter turnout across Uganda, with Ankole registering the highest participation rate in the ongoing electoral process. According to figures published on January 17, 2026, Ankole recorded a turnout of 73 percent of registered voters, the highest in the country. Karamoja followed closely with…