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Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his rule to a seventh term and deepening concerns over violence, repression, and the credibility of the vote. The election was conducted under a government-imposed internet blackout and overshadowed by reports of deadly violence, widespread intimidation, and severe restrictions on opposition activity. Rights groups and …

by AdminJanuary 19, 2026January 19, 20260 Share0 By Kabuye Ronald Following the official declaration of results for the 2026 General Elections, here is the comprehensive and verified list of Members of Parliament elected from Greater Masaka and neighboring districts, including Masaka City, Masaka District, Bukomansimbi, Kyotera, Kalungu, Ssembabule, Rakai, Lyantonde, Lwengo, Mubende, Kiboga, and …

By Jumah Kakomo and Kabuye Ronald Uganda’s President-Elect, General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has said his decisive 71 percent victory in the 2026 presidential election reflects a nationwide resurgence of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), while cautioning opposition actors against what he described as subversive and violent schemes. In his first national address since being declared President-Elect by the Independent Electoral …

After 15 years of struggle and determination, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, widely known as “Big Sister,” has been given the chance to represent the people of Mbale City as their Woman Member of Parliament (MP) Wanyoto, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer, finally achieved her long-sought victory, defeating the incumbent, Hon. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango, who had served for 15 years.Wanyoto …

Chief Justice Owiny Dollo Kampala, Uganda | URN | Today, Uganda’s Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo, retires at the age of 70, concluding a legal and public service career spanning over forty years. Appointed Chief Justice in August 2020, he oversaw reforms aimed at improving access to justice, reducing case backlogs, and modernizing court operations. Before becoming Chief Justice, Owiny-Dollo …

Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda beaten by a NUP candidate Kampala, Uganda | URN |  The National Unity Platform has lost at least 23 parliamentary seats in the just-concluded general elections. All of these seats located in Buganda region have been won back by other the ruling National Resistance Movement which had lost them in the 2021 general elections, or independents who are …

Kampala– The Uganda Human Rights Commission has released a report about the recently concluded 2026 Presidential Elections that took place in Uganda. Commissioner Shifra Lukwago with UHRC Chairperson Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya. (File photo) According to the Preliminary statement which has been issued by Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya, UHRC Chairperson alongside other Commission members at their offices in Kampala, she stated …

In a historic turn of events, the residents of  Budadiri East celebrated a momentous victory on 15th as Nakiyi julius the newly elected candidate was declared the winner for the Member of Parliament  race, which took place on Thursday 15th January 2026. This victory marked a significant shift in the political landscape of Budadiri East.People of budadiri East believe that …

HAPPENING NOW: The President-elect, H.E. Yoweri Museveni accompanied by First Lady Maama Janet Museveni is now making his Victory address to the country following his resounding victory in the just-concluded General Elections.Present at the President’s Rwakitura home in Kiruhura District are Senior Party Leaders, religious leaders and other invited guests. #ProtectingTheGains#FreemanNewsUG 

Hon. Mafabi Asha Nabulo, the NRM party flagbearer for Sironko District Woman MP seat 2026 has finally dethroned and swept away Incumbent and Minister Hon. Florence Nambozo in a wave dubbed ‘Mafabi’.Hon. Mafabi is the leader the district has been yearning for and she has demonstrated that for the last five years even when she didn’t have the mandate.Ms Mafabi …

The number of Cabinet ministers who have been voted out of Parliament in the 2026 general elections is long, with several senior government officials failing to retain their seats.Minister Beatrice Anywar.Among those defeated is the Minister of Water and Environment, Beatrice Anywar, who lost the Kitgum Municipality parliamentary race. Anywar has served as State Minister for the Environment since December …

Odonga Otto Pader, Uganda | URN | A high-stakes political showdown is unfolding in Aruu County, Pader District, following the rejection of the recent parliamentary election results by former legislator Samuel Odonga-Otto. The independent candidate narrowly lost to NRM flag bearer Christopher Komakech by 26 votes, a development that will likely trigger a court battle that could have far-reaching implications for the district’s political future. Odonga-Otto, …

Luttamaguzi Nakaseke, Uganda | URN | The parliamentary map of Nakaseke and Nakasongola has shifted following elections that produced new winners, retained veterans, and closely fought contests across several constituencies. In Nakaseke South, Charles Nsereko Basajjassubi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) won the parliamentary seat after polling 30,279 votes. He defeated NUP’s Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula, who garnered 18,123 votes. …

Wandwasi Mbale, Uganda | URN | Three incumbent Members of Parliament in Mbale District have lost their seats following the just-concluded parliamentary elections. The affected legislators include Robert Wandwasi, the Bungokho South MP, who was defeated by Geofrey Wokuri, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer. Wandwasi polled 7,527 votes against Wokuri’s 16,610. Other candidates in the race included Jonan …

Nalukoola. FILE PHOT Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Kampala District Returning Officer, Rashid Hashakya, has officially declared Erias Nalukoola the winner of the Kawempe North parliamentary seat, securing more than 34,000 votes. Nalukoola, who contested on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, once again defeated the National Resistance Movement’s (NRM) Faridah Nambi by a margin of nearly 25,000 votes. …