Empty polling stations, rigging claims shadow mayoral polls

A voter places a ballot into a transparent box at a polling station in Arua during the general election. Despite a nationwide internet shutdown and reports of technical delays, citizens across the country continued to participate in the parliamentary and presidential polls.

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

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

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

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 ...

Cabinet Bloodbath: Seven top ministers AXED in Uganda’s 2026 election. See the full list of political heavyweights who just lost everything at the polls!

Electoral Earthquake: Cabinet heavyweights crushed as voters purge Museveni’s inner circle

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

18/01/2026

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Cabinet Bloodbath: Seven top ministers AXED in Uganda’s 2026 election. See the full list of political heavyweights who just lost ...

After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the house arrest of his relatives.

Explainer: The role of the military and the internet blackout in Uganda’s polls

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

18/01/2026

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After a military raid on his home in Magere, Robert Kyagulanyi remains in hiding while condemning election irregularities and the ...

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