Voting materials just rolled into town under everyone's watchful eyes. Electoral supplies for the upcoming election arrived at the Jinja City Electoral Office, a major step in final preparations. The offloading process involved security agencies, media, and political party representatives for transparency.
Jinja City Returning Officer Flavia Nakasi stated that the delivery ensures a smooth and peaceful process. All materials for three hundred sixty-seven polling stations are now stored in a highly secure location. Nakasi confirmed the items will remain guarded until dispatched for voting.
She assured voters of a free election using Biometric Voter Verification Kits for identity checks. Voters should bring their National Identity Cards...
The president just told student leaders to diagnose society's problems like a doctor. Yoweri Museveni urged university guild presidents to become solution providers, not dependents, during a meeting at State Lodge Nakasero. He likened politics to medical practice, requiring proper analysis of societal issues before treatment. Museveni recalled his student days, stating political economy studies helped him understand social evolution.
He emphasized wealth creation as the central struggle since the sixties, cautioning against dependency. Building a society of producers fosters responsibility and strength, he argued. Drawing from his cattle-keeping experience, Museveni noted local consumption is insufficient, requiring wider national and...
Sudan's leader delivered a blunt choice to the world: help us heal or watch us burn. Prime Minister Kamil El-Tayeb Idris presented a homegrown peace initiative to the UN Security Council, framing it as a critical partnership moment. He outlined a multi-layered plan to end hostilities and restore state authority after years of devastating conflict.
The government initiative proposes a comprehensive ceasefire monitored by international bodies. It demands rebel withdrawal from occupied areas and the gathering of militia fighters into designated camps for registration. This process aims to enable eventual disarmament and reintegration, preventing recycled violence.
Humanitarian access and civilian protection are central pledges. The plan...
The government is shutting down normal business so everyone can vote. President Yoweri Museveni declared two public holidays (15 and 16 January 2026) for the presidential and parliamentary elections, suspending official work nationwide. This move under the Public Holidays Act aims to promote broad voter participation and remove barriers to casting ballots.
The declaration comes after months of intensive nationwide campaigning by political actors. Analysts state the holidays will ease logistical challenges for voters needing to travel to their home areas. Civil society groups have long advocated for such measures to strengthen democratic inclusion.
Election stakeholders continue emphasizing the need for peaceful conduct and respect for...
Uganda's election body just told voters to leave polling stations immediately. The Electoral Commission warned that remaining after casting ballots risks triggering chaos and undermining public order. Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama stated their guidance is rooted in law and aims to prevent disorder, not manipulate outcomes.
Byabakama remarked that excessive worry over vote rigging was unnecessary. He explained that while voters may legally stay meters away from the polling table, prolonged congregation of rival supporters often leads to tension and potential violence. Past experience shows these gatherings can spark clashes.
The Commission advises people to return home after voting and come back later for the counting process...
A court just booted a former cop from the ballot over a paperwork technicality. The High Court dismissed an appeal by former police officer Daniel Mulirire, upholding the Electoral Commission decision that removed him as a candidate for Budiope East. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe ruled that the commission correctly annulled Mulirire's nomination after a voter complaint.
The judgment clarified that candidates are not strictly required to attach proof of police resignation on their nomination day. Justice Kinobe stated the law mandates prudence but not the submission of that specific proof during filing. He warned that making it mandatory without a clear legal basis would create an injustice.
However, the ruling emphasized that proof...
A court just tossed a lawsuit over a political lion symbol, calling it baseless. The High Court dismissed a case against General Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the Patriotic League of Uganda regarding symbol use. Justice Simon Peter M. Kinobe struck out the suit filed by Mutaasa Kafeero Charles and the Revolutionary People’s Party.
The judge ruled on three clear grounds for dismissal. The plaintiff failed to appear in court after being granted time to hire a lawyer. Neither Mutaasa nor legal counsel showed up for the scheduled hearing, constituting non-appearance.
Justice Kinobe also found Mutaasa lacked legal authority to sue on behalf of the political party. Registered parties must sue in their own name or through authorized action, which...
Uganda's currency just quietly became the world's most stable, beating the dollar and pound. Permanent Secretary Ramathan Ggoobi stated the shilling appreciated significantly over the past year, supported by low inflation and disciplined fiscal management. He called it the globe's top performer, followed by the British pound sterling and the Hong Kong dollar.
Economic growth reached over six percent recently, with projections trending even higher. This expansion should push the total economy to a value surpassing two hundred forty-nine trillion shillings. Ggoobi highlighted unusual price stability for an election period, with inflation holding steady at a low rate.
Government interventions in food production and direct fuel imports...
The president issued a stark warning against disturbing the country's hard-won peace during a major rally. Yoweri Museveni emphasized that peace remains the foundational achievement of his National Resistance Movement government, enabling all subsequent development. He told the crowd that past instability had prevented projects like Mandela National Stadium, which only materialized under sustained calm.
Museveni listed infrastructure progress made possible through stability, citing Akii Bua Stadium in Lira, Hoima Stadium, and the Karuma Hydropower plant. He noted upcoming projects like the Ayago power plant and confirmed the imminent start of oil production, a resource confirmed only under peaceful conditions. The president cautioned...
