Kassanda — The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed an application seeking a recount of votes in the Kassanda North parliamentary election, effectively upholding the victory of National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Patrick Nsamba Oshabe. The application was filed by Isaac Kamulegeya of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), who challenged the declared results and claimed that…
Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been declared the new Lord Mayor of Kampala, ending the 15-year tenure of veteran politician Erias Lukwago in a decisive win in the 2026 local government elections. The Kampala City Returning Officer, Jennifer Kyobutungi, officially announced Balimwezo as the winner after he polled 141,220 votes,…
The Uganda Police Force has confirmed the arrest of Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, linking his detention to ongoing investigations into recent incidents of political violence in Butambala District. The move has sparked nationwide debate over its timing, transparency, and potential political implications. In a brief statement, police said the legislator is…
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has intensified his final campaign push, calling on supporters to mobilise voters nationwide as Uganda heads into the final days before the January 15 general elections. Addressing supporters in Kampala Central on Monday, Bobi Wine urged NUP supporters to take the…
Police at Bulenga Police Station have arrested Kabira Deo (25) in connection with the malicious damage of a police motor vehicle, Registration Number UP 9770, an incident that occurred on 10th January 2026 at Lufula, Nakabugo Parish, Wakiso District. The incident happened during crowd control operations as National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Ssentamu…