KAMPALA, Uganda — The Secretary to the Office of the President (Uganda), Yunus Kakande, has revealed that unidentified security agents allegedly took control of election operations in Ssembabule District during the January elections, after senior security and administrative officers denied knowledge of the deployment. Kakande made the admission while appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee…
Hon. Rosemary Seninde, Director of Mobilisation for the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has urged party members to begin preparations immediately for the next national elections, emphasizing that early organisation and delivery on promises will secure future victories. “I call on the NRM family to start our next campaign now. If we do our work and…
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…
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…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has assured Ugandans and election stakeholders of adequate security during the 2026 General Elections, pledging that law enforcement agencies are fully prepared to maintain peace and order throughout the electoral period. The assurance was made on Tuesday during a briefing of accredited election observers held at Mestil…