The campaigns, which started on September 29 have seen no major running battles, similar to previous elections, between security forces and government security forces, but analysts fear the most volatile period is yet to come.
Ruth Rujoki Mushabe, the sister of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General John Musinguzi Rujoki, is one of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidates in the Members of Parliament race for the 2026 general elections that is unopposed.
The ruling party has been celebrating the pre-election confirmation of its flag bearers, who now await swearing in as Members of Parliament without facing a ballot contest.
Cavendish University Uganda has confirmed the death of Mulero Emmy, a first-year Bachelor of Laws student, in the fatal road accident that occurred shortly after midnight on October 22, 2025, at Kitaleba Village, Kiryandongo District, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway.
The Kenyan activists identified as Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were reportedly whisked away on October 1 while at Shell Fuel Station in Kireka, a Kampala suburb
While addressing the press after her nomination, the Pearl of Africa Music Award winning singer argued that she will champion the rights of informal sector workers notably the welfare and rights of Ugandan women seeking jobs in the Arab world as domestic workers.
The minister commented with concern about reports that despite different interventions from her ministry to bolster education in the area, many children and youth remain out of school.
President Museveni, in addition, directed the State House Comptroller to immediately disburse Shs 5 million to each bereaved family and Shs 1 million to those injured.
63 passengers have been confirmed dead dead in a grisly accident that occurred at Kitaleba village along Kampala- Gulu Highway in Kiryandongo district in the wee hours of Wednesday morning involving Nile Star bus, Planet bus, a lorry and a landcruiser.
President Museveni used the occasion to commend the entire group of honourees, stating that their recognition reflected a lifetime of dedication to the country.
Tensions are rising at Makerere University after students from Mitchell Hall wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellor, demanding the university’s official position on homosexuality.
The Electoral Commission has announced that the nomination of candidates for Members of Parliament representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs) will take place on October 22 and 23, 2025.
Dr. Bwanika suggests that a person who loses the presidential election but manages to secure 5% or more of the national vote should proceed directly to Parliament.
Police in Mukono have since detained the driver of the trailer, identified as Lubega Ivan, 32, and his co-driver Waiswa Amis, to assist in investigations.
Museveni accused NRM leaders and government officials of lacking the necessary political and communication skills to effectively manage and relate to campaign crowds.
The activities encompassed honouring the sacrifices of veterans made during the liberation struggle and delivering tangible improvements to local communities.
Ms Buzeki was addressing questions regarding the tumultuous experience of former ED Jennifer Musisi, who was famously targeted by the popular Afropop song “Tugambile ku Jennifer” by musician and politician Bobi Wine.
The NUP presidential candidate was asked at a press conference about the details of the moment a makeshift stage gave way beneath him during a rally in Nagongera town, Tororo district, sending him tumbling to the ground.
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