Tag Archives: Politics

Kawempe-based politician Muhammad Luswa Luwemba has announced his decision to withdraw from elective politics, bringing to an end his active participation in political contests. Muhammad Luswa Luwemba (Courtesy photo) Luwemba was among the aspirants who were denied the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag to contest in the Kawempe North by-election, after failing to meet the party’s vetting requirements. He later …

VP. Jessica Alupo laying the wreath. Ngora, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What was meant to be a solemn farewell for Stella Apolot Isodo, former Ngora District Woman MP, turned into a forum for opposition leaders and MPs to raise alarms over alleged vote rigging and electoral fraud. Isodo was laid to rest at her home in Asigira Village, Ngora Town …

Ibanda District Chairperson Happy Herbert Mayanja was declared unopposed for a second term as LC5 chairperson Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As voters elsewhere lined up to choose district chairpersons and councillors, large parts of Ankole watched the election unfold from the sidelines. In six of the sub-region’s twelve districts, and one city, the ballot paper never reached voters’ …

Mengo — Days after the Electoral Commission declared Hon. Suzan Nakawuki of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) the newly elected Member of Parliament for Mawokota South, outgoing legislator Yusuf Nsibambi has announced his decision to quit elective politics following his defeat. Yusuf Nsibambi (Courtesy photo) Appearing on a CBS Radio talk show, Nsibambi expressed disappointment with the electorate, saying his …

The Sironko District Woman Member Of Parliament, As Well As The State Minister For Karamoja, Hon. Florence Nambozo Wamala Has Refuted allegations Of Petitioning Her Rival Aisha Lumolo Nabulo Before The Electoral Commission. According To Minister Nambozo, the circulating document indicating that the petition was withdrawn doesn’t have her name, therefore noting that the race has other candidates who could probably …

Mbarara | December 31, 2025 The Kashari South aspiring Member of Parliament and former Mbarara District LC5 Chairperson, John Bosco Bamuturaki Tumusiime, has cautioned political opponents against engaging in sectarian and religious politics, warning that such diversionary narratives risk inciting violence and derailing national development. Bamuturaki made the remarks on Tuesday during a campaign rally held at Rwentojo, where National …

Kampala— Prof. Fredrick Sempebwa, the Senior Counsel Bar of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a strong statement reaffirming the Society’s statutory mandate and non-partisan role, amid growing debate over its involvement in matters related to Uganda’s electoral processes. Prof. Frederick Ssempebwa(Courtesy photo) In a statement dated  Monday 22nd December, signed by Prof. Fredrick Ssempebwa, Chairperson of the Senior …

The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Mr Bayole Stanley has addressed a security meeting in Jewa Town Council and Bubyangu Sub County on December 21, 2025, following clashes between supporters of Dr. Magolo and Hon. Wazembe, resulting in property destruction and theft. The meeting, attended by all candidates, 3rd division Commander Maj general Sserunkuma, RPC, RISO, DISO, GISOs , electral commission Registra …

Lyantonde – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged leaders in Lyantonde District to detach politics from personal survival, warning that many political conflicts arise when leadership is treated as a source of livelihood rather than a service to the people. Addressing a campaign rally at Kaliro Town Council Playground, where he presented the NRM Manifesto for 2026–2031, the President said …

By Amos Tayebwa |Buhweju District Residents of Buhweju District have raised concern over poor market access for their agricultural and mineral products, blaming weak road infrastructure and what they describe as prolonged neglect by their political leaders. Buhweju County is known for producing waragi, gold, tea, coffee and matooke, but locals say the lack of reliable road networks has left …