Politics

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala,Uganda – May 25, 2026 In a decisive victory that underscores continuity and strong legislative confidence, incumbent Deputy Speaker Hon. Thomas Tayebwa has been re-elected to serve in the 12th Parliament, defeating challengers Fort Portal Woman MP Hon. Asinansi Nyakato and Dokolo District Woman MP Hon. Sarah Aguti Nyangkori. Tayebwa polled a commanding 447 votes, while …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 25, 2026 — In a historic session marking the inauguration of the 12th Parliament, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Member of Parliament for West Budama County South (also referred to as West Budama Central in some reports), has been elected as the new Speaker of Parliament. The election …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala, Uganda – May 12, 2026 — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was officially sworn in today for his seventh five-year presidential term, extending his leadership of Uganda which began in 1986. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala this Tuesday morning. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija administered the Oath of Allegiance and …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala-February 27, 2026 Florence Akiiki Asiimwe, the Woman Member of Parliament for Masindi District, has formally announced her candidacy for the position of Speaker in Uganda’s incoming 12th Parliament and is calling on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) to let MPs freely elect their leader instead of imposing one. Speaking to journalists …

By Our Staff Reporter Kampala — Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Norbert Mao, President General of the Democratic Party, has officially announced his intention to contest for the position of Speaker in the next Parliament, saying his nationwide consultation process has now come to an end. Speaking to the media, Mao said he had engaged Ugandans from different regions and gathered …

By Our Staff Reporter February 20, 2026 Mbale City Woman MP-elect Lydia Wanyoto Mutende has officially declared her bid for the position of Speaker of Parliament, emphasizing the need for a free, transparent, and democratic electoral process within the House. Speaking to the media, Wanyoto dismissed claims that the ruling party’s top decision-making organ, the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of …

Persis Namuganza- MP Elect Bukono County By Our Staff Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda – February 18, 2026,A senior government minister has declared her intention to contest for the position of Speaker of Parliament, promising to fight corruption, promote accountability, and restore the dignity of the House. Persis Namuganza said she is ready to take over the reins of Parliament and provide …

By Our Staff Reporter The Electoral Commission of Uganda formally published the final results of the 2026 Presidential General Election in an Extraordinary Issue of the Uganda Gazette dated February 6, 2026. This official gazettement, issued under the Presidential Elections Act, Cap. 179, and specifically in line with Section 59(3), provides the legal confirmation of the election outcome originally declared …

Mbale City — History was made in Mbale City after voters elected a woman to the city’s top political office for the first time, signaling a new chapter in urban leadership and public confidence in inclusive governance. The newly elected mayor secured victory following a competitive race that attracted strong voter participation across the city divisions. Her win has been …

Mbale, Uganda The Umukuuka IV of the Bamasaba people, His Highness Mayatsa Joram Khamboson, has congratulated all successfully elected Members of Parliament from Masaabaland, while extending words of encouragement and reassurance to candidates who did not succeed in the recently concluded general elections. In a message issued on behalf of the Inzu ya Masaaba Cultural Institution and the entire Bamasaba …