The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have jointly underscored the need for peaceful conduct during the forthcoming elections, urging Ugandans to vote calmly and leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots. Attorney General Kiwanuka’s remarks followed questions raised by Members of…
National Unity Platform (NUP) flagbearer for Busiro East, Mathias Walukagga, has filed a petition in the High Court challenging his disqualification by the Electoral Commission (EC) over alleged failure to meet the required academic qualifications. Walukagga’s lawyers argue that the EC acted beyond its mandate by rejecting academic documents that had been approved by the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Jacqueline Mbabazi — wife of former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi — unopposed for the Western Region seat reserved for Older Persons in the 2026 Parliament. The declaration follows the disqualification of her only challenger, Patrick Kyamukate Mutabwire. According to the EC, Mutabwire failed to meet the legally required minimum…