Kampala– A few hours after the Electoral Commission has declared National Unity Platform’s Engineer Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga as the Kampala Lord Mayor, replacing Hajji Erias Lukwago who has served in this office for three terms. Eng Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga (courtesy photo) Balimwezo, in his inaugural speech at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) grounds where he was announced from, thanked Lukwago …

‎His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has reassured all licensed Haj and Umrah companies that the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has no intention of stopping them from offering Haj services to intending Muslim pilgrims planning to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam—the Haj pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah in the Kingdom of …

Gombe Chief Magistrates Court has charged Hon. muwanga Kivumbi, 52, the Butambala Member of Parliament and vice President  National Unity Platform (NUP) for Buganda Region with Terrorism contrary to section 6(1)(a) and (3) (0) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, Cap 120. Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi in court on Friday (Courtesy photo) Muwanga was not allowed to plead to this charge being capital …

Nakawa– Kampala district returning Officer Jennifer Kyobutungi, has declared Mosh Sendi from National Unity Platform (NUP) as the Lord Councilor for Makindye II at City Hall. Mosh possing with his results at Makerere University Business School grounds where the declaration was made. Ssendi obtained a total of 8185 votes out of a total of 18159 votes. Other candidates in the race …

Wakiso-Mr. Tolbart Musinguzi, the Returning officer for Wakiso District has announced that National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Ian Kyeyune has obtained the highest number of votes compared to his counterparts on the position Wakiso District LC.5 Chairperson. Ian Kyeyune casting his vote on Thursday. (Courtesy photo) According to the results announced on Friday evening, from Thursday’s election, Kyeyune has obtained 177710 …

Kampala– Kyobutungi Jennifer, the Returning officer for Kampala, has declared Agnes Mulyebwayire as the duly elected Lord Councillor for Makindye 2. Agnes Mulyebwayire being congratulated by the Returning officer.(Courtesy photo) The declaration came after emerged the victor in the race of six individuals with with 8,603 votes, followed by National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Nema Brenda Praff with 8,122 votes. The …

Kalungu– Masaka Chief Magistrate Herbert Asiimwe has stopped the recounting of votes in Kalungu West as per the request of Ismael Semakula (independent) challenging the victory of National Unity Platform’s Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu. Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu in court last week (courtesy photo) Court had ordered this exercise to be conducted today in Kalungu, however before commencement, it was established that, …

The Mubende Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a petition seeking a vote recount in the fiercely contested Kassanda North parliamentary race, thus sealing Hon.Patrick Nsamba Oshabe Patrick Nsamba Oshabe National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer’s victory. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Norbert Ssajjabi ruled that petitioner, Isaac Kamulegeya, the NRM flag bearer failed to provide sufficient evidence to warrant a recount, …

Kampala– On Thursday evening , the Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, together with Justices of the Court of Appeal, the Acting Chief Registrar, HW Pamela Lamunu Ocaya, Registrars of the Court of Appeal, officers attached to the Chambers of the Deputy Chief Justice, the Principal Judge and the Acting Chief Registrar, as well as officers from the Registry of …

Arua- The Electoral Commission has declared former Makerere University Guild President, Lawrence Alionzi as the new elected Mayor of Arua City. Alionzi who contested on National Resistance Movement (NRM), garnered 32,663 votes, Draecabo Trinity Ceasor, an Independent, got 3,197 votes, and Democratic Party’s (DP) Piriyo Gasper, got 1,712 votes. The total number of valid votes is 37,572, while invalid votes …