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Mawokota South Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi this week led a delegation of opposition political figures to meet President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe, in a move that has stirred both surprise and cautious optimism across Uganda’s political landscape. The meeting comes in the aftermath of the highly contested January 2026 general elections, which left the country politically polarized, and focused on national stability, reconciliation and easing tensions that have persisted since the polls. According to Mr Nsibambi, the engagement was intended to promote dialogue between the government and opposition actors following a charged electoral period. “We discussed…

KAMPALA, Uganda — In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, February 6, 2026, former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has filed an application seeking to withdraw his petition challenging President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s victory in the January 15 presidential election, citing prohibitive financial and technical burdens in prosecuting the case. Kasibante, who contested on the National Peasants Party ticket and finished sixth with just over 33,000 votes, lodged the petition at the Supreme Court on January 19, 2026, challenging not only the outcome but the conduct of the entire electoral process. His application to discontinue the petition also seeks to…

KAMPALA, Uganda — As President Yoweri Museveni, now in power for nearly four decades, consolidates his seventh term following the disputed 2026 elections, a quiet but intense discussion has emerged within political and military circles: Who might succeed him? Much of the public spotlight has focused on Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Museveni’s son and army chief, but another heavyweight figure  Gen. Caleb Akandwanaho, commonly known as Salim Saleh — is increasingly part of the conversation. Muhoozi: The Front‑Runner — But Who Really Backs Him? Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been widely seen as the most obvious heir to Museveni’s leadership role, having…

Kasawo, Uganda — Joseph Mulwana has been declared the newly elected mayor of Kasawo Town Council after defeating incumbent mayor James Mulindwa in a closely watched and tense election marked by violence and allegations of voter fraud. Mulwana garnered 1,798 votes, beating Mulindwa who polled 1,300 votes, while another contender, Kaddu, came third with over 700 votes, according to official results released by the Kasawo Town Council electoral authorities. The declaration followed a dramatic incident at Kasawo–Mubanda polling station, where voting was temporarily disrupted after one of the candidates a one Kaddu was accused of attempting to rig the election…

In the now‑viral exchange on X (formerly Twitter), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and senior presidential adviser unleashed a blistering attack on Dr Chris Baryomunsi, telling the Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance minister that he would “never be a Minister again.” The declaration came after Baryomunsi publicly questioned the effect of Muhoozi’s controversial social media posts on government communications. Gen Muhoozi’s posts suggested that Baryomunsi’s political future within Cabinet was hanging by a thread, asserting that the minister’s comments had crossed a line and implying that he would not be re‑appointed in President Yoweri Museveni’s next Cabinet unless he “made…

KAPCHORWA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has said its Head of the Election Management Committee, Ms Harriet Chemtai, was violently abducted from her home in Kapchorwa District on Tuesday night by unknown armed men. According to a statement issued by Mr David Lewis Rubongoya, the NUP Secretary General, the incident occurred at around 11pm, when heavily armed men reportedly raided Ms Chemtai’s residence and ordered her to go with them. “According to the family, heavily armed men raided the home and ordered her to go with them,” Mr Rubongoya said, adding that local residents who attempted to resist were…

Kalungu East Member of Parliament-elect Yusuf Jr Kiluluuta Nkeretanyi has claimed he narrowly escaped death on Wednesday evening after he was allegedly ambushed by a group of armed men in Lukaya Town Council, Kalungu District. In a statement posted on his social media platforms shortly after the incident, Mr Nkeretanyi said the attack occurred at around 6:30pm as he was driving from the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices to his home, having spent the day monitoring local government elections for NUP flag bearers in the area. “I was ambushed by a group of about six armed men who identified themselves…

Kiwanuka Sulaiman is a Ugandan politician, businessman, philanthropist and sports enthusiast whose deep community roots and grassroots engagement have secured him a seat in the Parliament of Uganda as the Member of Parliament for Nakifuma County. His journey from sports fields and business ventures to the national political arena under the National Unity Platform (NUP) banner mirrors the rise of a leader who has consistently blended passion with public service. Born on 20 September 1982 in Wanjeyo, Nakifuma (Mukono District), Kiwanuka Sulaiman grew up under the influence of his parents his late father, Hajji Juma Nkambwe, a motorsport administrator, and…

Sheilah Amaniyo Biography Sheilah Amaniyo is the Woman Member of Parliament for Mukono District and one of the emerging political leaders in the area. Her rise from business and community service into national politics reflects a new generation of Ugandan leaders focused on economic empowerment and grassroots development. Sheilah Draville Amaniyo has built her public profile through a combination of academic achievement, community service and political mobilisation. Her leadership journey illustrates the growing influence of women in Uganda’s local and national politics. Early Life and Education Sheilah Amaniyo was born and raised in Kabowa, Rubaga Division in Kampala. She began…

In the shifting terrain of Uganda’s politics, one name has increasingly surfaced in conversations about the future leadership of Parliament: Norbert Mao. As a seasoned politician, a legal professional, and a long-time advocate for peace and institutional reform, many Ugandans and analysts alike are beginning to ask is Mao a compelling candidate to become the next Speaker of Parliament? While Mao has publicly denied that he has declared an ambition for the Speakership, acknowledging the rumours as just that rumours he has also openly reflected on why some believe he is fit for the role, and why he could be…