NUP, NRM claim key Kampala MP seats

The Electoral Commission has officially declared the winners of several high-profile parliamentary seats in Kampala following the 2026 general elections, marking a mix of victories for both the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Shamim Malende (NUP) has been declared the Kampala Woman Member of Parliament-elect, continuing her prominent role in…

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UCC orders internet shutdown

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a nationwide shutdown of public internet access effective today, January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.. This directive comes just shortly before the country’s general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. Security Measures Amid Election Tension UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo issued the directive following a “strong recommendation” from…

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NIRA pauses ID services ahead of voting day  

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced a temporary suspension of National ID distribution at the sub-county level starting Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with all registration equipment withdrawn and returned to NIRA offices. Additionally, NIRA’s head office in Kololo will remain closed on January 14, 15, and 16, coinciding with Uganda’s presidential and…

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