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Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu has admitted there is an added layer of pressure ahead of this weekend’s Soweto Derby against Kaizer Chiefs, given its significance in the title race. The two rivals meet in a Betway Premiership showdown at FNB Stadium, both eager to either close the gap on reigning champions Mamelodi Sundowns or, in Pirates’ case, pull further …

Norbert Mao addressing the press at Democratic Party headquarters. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Norbert Mao, the President General of the Democratic Party (DP) and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has officially entered the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The Laroo-Pece MP-elect framed his candidacy as a strategic necessity rather than personal ambition, arguing that his …

Kaizer Chiefs vice-captain Zitha Kwinika has acknowledged the goal difference gap they need to address when they return to their Betway Premiership campaign on Wednesday. Chiefs will host Stellenbosch FC on Wednesday at FNB Stadium, in what will be their first league game this month. They are currently fourth on the log with 30 points from 15 matches; besides the …

By Robert Segawa Mercy Kanyesigye has been elected Uganda’s National Female Youth Member of Parliament after a closely contested 2026 Youth Parliamentary election that saw her triumph as an Independent candidate. According to results released by the Electoral Commission at Hoima City Stadium polling centre, Kanyesigye secured 216 votes, narrowly edging out National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer Dianah Ampaire, …

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Allan Bulamu signing on EC forms Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Allan Bulamu has been declared the winner of the Kira Municipality mayoral election, amid fierce protests from opposition contenders who accused electoral officials of fraud. The declaration, made by the returning officer after a heated hour-long exchange followed by a lunch break, ignited …

Lord Mayoral Candidate Engineer Ronald Balimwezo, accompanied by his wife, going to cast their votes at Mutungo Zone 4 in Nakawa Division. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unofficial preliminary results from most centres across Kampala indicated that Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo of NUP led at most of them and is set to win the Kampala mayoral race. Counting continued into the …

By Kabuye Ronald The Masaka Chief Magistrate, Herbert Asiimwe, has ordered a vote recount in the disputed Kalungu West parliamentary election. The recount follows an application filed by independent candidate Ismail Ssemakula, who narrowly lost to the incumbent Member of Parliament, Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu of the National Unity Platform (NUP). According to the Electoral Commission’s official tally, Ssewungu was declared …

By Yusuf Obbo Incumbent Iganga District Woman Member of Parliament, Kauma Sauda, has gracefully accepted defeat following the recently concluded elections and expressed heartfelt appreciation to the people of Iganga for the trust and support they gave her during her term in office. Kauma Sauda was defeated by the NRM flag bearer, Mariam Seif, who won the race with 49,198 …

Mityana– Outgoing Mityana Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Joyce Bagala Ntwatwa, has conceded defeat in the recently concluded parliamentary elections and called on members of the opposition to draw lessons from the outcome. Hon. Joyce Bagala (Courtesy photo) “I thank all my supporters for the votes. I accept whatever came out as the results,” Remarked Bagala during a media interview She …