Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1650 EAT on Wednesday 21 January 2026 After a disappointing defeat to Police, KCCA co-coach Brian Ssenyondo has urged his players to bounce back ahead of their trip to Maroons on Wednesday. The Kasasiros’ loss saw them miss an opportunity to retain top spot, but they now have…
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Uganda Olympic Committee Gears Up for 2026 Commonwealth Games with Strategic Plans for Athlete Development and Global Success
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1438 EAT on Tuesday 20 January 2026 As the global sports calendar intensifies in 2026, the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) is ramping up its efforts to ensure a successful year for Uganda’s athletes, with a particular focus on the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games. With a reputation for producing exceptional…
Rwabugumi Secures Rubabo County Seat, From District Council to Parliament
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1412 EAT on Tuesday 20 2026 -The Independent: Rukungiri, Uganda | URN – Mathias Mwesigwa Rwabugumi, the current Rukungiri District councillor representing Nyarushanje Sub-county, has been elected as the new Member of Parliament (MP) for Rubabo County. Rwabugumi, who contested under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) banner, was…
After 15 Years in Parliament, Ssemujju Concedes Kira Seat to NUP’s Musisi
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1230 EAT on Monday 19 January 2026 Kira Municipality MP Ibrahim Ssemujju Concedes Defeat to NUP’s George Musisi After 15 YearsKira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has conceded defeat in the January 15, 2026, parliamentary elections, as National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate George Musisi secured the…
UEDCL Advises Customers to Buy Power Units Ahead of Elections
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1206 EAT on Tuesday 13 January 2026 The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has urged electricity consumers to purchase power units in advance of the upcoming general elections to avoid disruptions during the voting period. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UEDCL cautioned that while it plans to…
Museveni Declares January 15 and 16 Public Holidays for General Elections
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1042 EAT on Tuesday 13 January 2026 President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays to allow Ugandans to participate fully in the country’s forthcoming general elections. The declaration, announced through an official government notice, is aimed at giving voters sufficient time to travel to their…
Uganda’s 2026 Elections: Stability at the Top, Uncertainty in the Succession
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1522 EAT on Saturday 10 January 2026 On the eve of Uganda’s 2021 presidential election, few observers doubted the likely outcome. Regardless of the ballots, Yoweri Museveni was almost certain to be declared the winner. A climate of repression, routine state violence, allegations of vote manipulation, and an unprecedented…
Electoral Body Announces Issuance of Voter Location Slips for 2026 Polls
Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1912 EAT on Thursday 8 January 2026 In preparation for the 2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission has begun issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to registered voters nationwide. The slips are intended to help voters easily identify and locate their designated polling stations on election day. The issuance exercise…
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