Ruth Rujoki Mushabe unseated the sitting parliamentarian, Jovanice Twinobusingye, during the National Resistance Movement primaries for the Kiruhura District Woman MP position. Rujoki captured 24,757 ballots while Twinobusingye secured 21,205 votes among party members. Three additional candidates split the remaining support, with Savina Ninsiima earning 1,399 votes. Caroline Mwijuka Amutuhaire and Allen Kagina Natukunda received 971 and 872 votes, respectively. Rujoki pledged unwavering service to constituents after her victory declaration.
President Yoweri Museveni calls Kiruhura home, where opposition parties hold minimal influence. The ruling party dominated the 2021 elections with 98 percent district support. Securing a party...
Rebecca Kadaga secured the National Resistance Movement nomination for Kamuli District Woman Member of Parliament after dominating Thursday's primary elections. The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs captured 107,162 votes from party members. Her performance represented 91.8 percent of all ballots cast across the constituency. Deborah Mugerwa Mwesigwa finished second with 4,178 votes while Noet Nangobi earned 4,138 votes.
Kadaga serves as the ruling party's First National Vice Chairperson for women and ranks among Parliament's longest-serving members. She achieved perfect results at her Busobya polling station, where rivals received zero votes. The victory positions her firmly for the 2026...
South Africa-based golfer Ronald Rugumayo claimed the lead at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club after firing a one-under 70 during the second round of the Pearl of Africa tournament. The experienced player holds a narrow one-stroke advantage over Ronald Otile, Grace Kasango, and Marvin Max Kibirige heading into the third day. Rugumayo expressed enthusiasm about facing Otile, whom he regards as one of Uganda's most skilled golfers with an exceptional fighting spirit. Two strokes further back, Canary Kabise and Rodell Gaita Taddeo remain within striking distance after both carded 71s.
Joseph Kasozi leads the amateur division by a single stroke over Juma Abiti, Asuman Tumwesigye, and Joel Okoth. Meron Kyomugisha and Martha Babirye share...
Uganda's Electoral Commission shifted presidential nomination dates from October 2-3 to September 23-24, 2025. Justice Simon Byabakama explained that the change allows adequate time for post-nomination activities before campaigns begin. The commission must complete ballot sample production, campaign schedule coordination, and candidate agreement signings after nominations close. These essential tasks would compress campaign periods under the original timeline. Presidential hopefuls require support from 100 registered voters across 97 districts.
Candidates must demonstrate advanced-level education or equivalent qualifications for presidential, parliamentary, and district leadership positions. Foreign academic credentials require...
Hajji Muyanja Mbabali reclaimed political power after defeating sitting legislator Kagabo Twaha during National Resistance Movement primaries for Bukoto South Constituency. The former parliamentarian captured 2,965 votes while Twaha secured 1,500 ballots in the heated contest. Mutesasira Gonzaga earned 320 votes, and Rogers Matovu received 37 votes among other candidates. Abasi Mubiru announced the results Thursday evening at the district electoral commission office. Mbabali previously represented the constituency before losing his seat during the 2021 elections.
The victor thanked supporters and pledged comprehensive development across Bukoto South following his comeback victory. Twaha served one term as a member of parliament and...
David Kabanda swept the National Resistance Movement contest for Kasambya County after capturing three-quarters of ballots cast during party primaries. The Patriotic League of Uganda secretary general earned 36,429 votes while Henry Muhumuza finished second with 10,873 votes. Kyeune Muhammad and Bazarwagye Sam trailed with 1,216 and 561 votes respectively. Amos Naturinda announced results at the Mubende tally center following peaceful voting across eight electoral areas. Kabanda dominated multiple locations while building his commanding lead throughout the constituency.
The winner previously worked as a policy advisor and community development advocate within Mubende District politics. His campaign emphasized health infrastructure...
Joseph Mugenyi claimed victory in Uganda's ruling party contest for Burahya constituency after earning 23,513 votes during National Resistance Movement primaries. The former water corporation employee defeated Richard Rwabuhinga, who previously led Kabarole District and secured 14,716 votes. Journalist Charles Mwanguhya finished third with 6,470 votes while attempting to transition from media work to electoral politics. Two additional candidates received minimal support with Rwigyema Rubalema gathering 1,524 votes and Frank Muhumuza earning just 43 votes. Rogers Musingunzi announced results at the district tally center on July 18.
Mugenyi captured 50.6 percent of total ballots cast while Rwabuhinga earned 31.6 percent and Mwanguhya...
Henry Musasizi secured victory in Uganda's ruling party contest for Rubanda East parliamentary seat. The finance minister defeated Kenneth Biryabarema Joogo by capturing 22,538 votes against his opponent's 18,832 ballots. Election officials counted 41,420 total votes across the constituency during the National Resistance Movement primaries. Two additional candidates received minimal support with Pierre Mbabazi earning 11 votes and Israel Atuheire gathering 39. Monday Aggrey served as the returning officer who announced final results.
Political analysts suggest the competition remains active despite Musasizi's win. Biryabarema previously led Rubanda District as chairperson and maintains strong local connections. The narrow 3,706-vote...
A 37-year-old entrepreneur from Kampala upset a veteran politician in Uganda's ruling party contest for parliament. Eliab Naturinda Mporera secured a victory against David Bahati, the current Trade Minister, during the National Resistance Movement primaries for the Ndorwa West constituency. The businessman operates legal and immigration consulting firms while managing agricultural and property ventures. Mporera previously worked as an aide to the late General Aronda Nyakairima, when he served as Minister of Internal Affairs.
Election officials announced results early morning after counting ballots from polling stations across Kabale District. Mporera earned 25,027 votes while Bahati received 23,759, creating a winning margin of 1,268...
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