Supreme Court Allows Kasibante to Withdraw Presidential Petition, Confirms Museveni’s Victory

Kampala-The Supreme Court has granted leave to former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants Party (NPP) to withdraw ...

Dr. Sarah Bireete (in middle) during the Thanksgiving ceremony

Winnie Kiiza, Others Commend Sarah Bireete’s Courage After Detention

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

13/02/2026

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Ntinda-Relatives and friends of Dr. Sarah Bireete have commended her for resilience and courage, days after the Buganda Road Magistrates ...

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

UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Using Media Platforms to Dispute Election Results

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

10/02/2026

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

Moses Kasibante from NPP and his team in court

BREAKING! Kasibante asks Supreme Court to withdraw petition against Museveni

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

06/02/2026

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National Peasants Party candidate Robert Kasibante has applied to withdraw his 2026 presidential election petition against Yoweri Museveni, citing high ...

Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants’ Party, a former presidential candidate, seeks to overturn President Museveni’s victory, citing alleged widespread irregularities, violence and the misuse of state resources.

Supreme Court sets four key issues for Kasibante election petition

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

03/02/2026

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Robert Kasibante of the National Peasants’ Party, a former presidential candidate, seeks to overturn President Museveni’s victory, citing alleged widespread ...

Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, leading the panel.

Supreme Court to Rule on Summoning EC Chairperson Over Presidential Election Irregularities

by NTEZA MICHAEL | REPORTER

03/02/2026

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Kampala, Uganda -The Supreme Court is set to decide on February 18 whether to summon the Chairperson of the Electoral ...

Justice Simon Byabakama, speaking at the Convention, at Mestil Hotel in Kampala on Thursday, March 6

Byabakama: Technical failures did not affect presidential election outcome

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

28/01/2026

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Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama speaks during a press conference in Kampala KAMPALA, Uganda — Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice ...

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.

Lukwago fights for political life in Kampala lord mayor race

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/01/2026

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A battle for the capital: Incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom and Nakawa East MP ...

FULL LIST: Here are the men and women elected to Uganda’s 12th Parliament

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/01/2026

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Uganda’s political landscape has been reshaped following the Jan. 15 general election, with the ruling National Resistance Movement maintaining a ...

Uganda's Electoral Commission has cleared five presidential candidates, including President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, to run in the 2026 elections.

Museveni: Opposition lucky they have not seen NRM’s full strength

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

19/01/2026

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A montage photo shows opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, left, and President Yoweri Museveni, right, representing the primary rivals in Uganda's ...

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