UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Using Media Platforms to Dispute Election Results

UCC Executive Director Nyombi Thembo addresses reporters at the Uganda Media Centre, warning that BitChat and other digital platforms are not beyond government regulation.

Bugolobi, Uganda- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a strong warning to broadcasters and the public against the misuse of ...

President Museveni assesses the Parish Development Model in Mpigi, highlighting Rashida Namubiru's life-changing journey from hardship to prosperity through a UGX 1 million PDM grant

Parish funding, services reshape Buganda vote for NRM

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

26/01/2026

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President Museveni assesses the Parish Development Model in Mpigi, highlighting Rashida Namubiru's life-changing journey from hardship to prosperity through a ...

A battle for the capital: Incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom and Nakawa East MP Ronald Balimwezo of the National Unity Platform face off in today's high-stakes election. As voters head to the polls across 146 districts and cities, all eyes are on Kampala to see if the city chooses a new direction or stays the course with its long-serving leader.

NUP’s Balimwezo leads incumbent Lukwago in Kampala results

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

23/01/2026

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National Unity Platform candidate Ronald Balimwezo, left, and incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom are ...

Former leader of opposition Matthias Mpuuga and MP Abed Bwanika ( PHOTO/Courtesy).

Mpuuga’s Democratic Front fails to secure seats as National Unity Platform sweeps Masaka

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

20/01/2026

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KAMPALA, Uganda — The Democratic Front failed to secure a single seat in the 12th Parliament during its first electoral ...

The fall of the vocal: Why Ugandas most famous opposition voices were silenced at the polls

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

20/01/2026

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A voter places a ballot into a transparent box at a polling station during the general election. KAMPALA, Uganda — ...

Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama speaks during a press conference in Kampala

Electoral Commission releases 2026 general election polling

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/12/2025

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Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama speaks during a press conference in Kampala KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandans will go to ...

Eight Candidates Vie for Presidency, Final Nominations Made

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

25/09/2025

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — The Electoral Commission (EC) concluded its two-day presidential nomination exercise today, finalizing the field of eight candidates ...