Author: Wamala

KAMPALA — Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has admitted to a clerical error after issuing a compliance certificate to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, with the wrong date. The certificate, intended to confirm that Kyagulanyi had met all requirements to qualify for nomination as a 2026 presidential candidate, mistakenly carried the date September 19, 2025 — the same day the EC had informed him that he lacked sufficient signatures to secure nomination. EC Chair Addresses the Mistake Justice Simon Byabakama, EC chairperson, spoke on the anomaly, clarifying the situation: “I must admit, that was an…

KAMPALA — The National Unity Platform (NUP) has submitted thousands of additional signatures to Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) in a last-minute push to secure the nomination of party president Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, for the 2026 presidential elections. The move comes after the EC rejected Bobi Wine’s initial list, claiming the party had not met the legal requirement of at least 100 registered voters from two-thirds of Uganda’s districts. The decision sparked outrage among NUP supporters, who accused the commission of attempting to frustrate Kyagulanyi’s candidacy. NUP Secretary-General Confirms Massive Submission David Lewis Rubongoya, NUP Secretary-General, confirmed the fresh…

NUP SG Rubongoya presenting Bobi Wine’s papers at the EC headquarters last week

KAMPALA — Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has outlined strict rules ahead of the official presidential nomination exercise, marking the formal start of the 2026 general election season. Nominations are set for Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23–24, 2025, at the EC headquarters in Lubowa, Wakiso District. Candidates must submit: Only after meeting these requirements will aspirants be cleared to run. EC Chairperson Urges Orderly Process Justice Simon Byabakama, EC Chairperson, emphasized strict adherence to procedures. Candidates were warned against mobilizing processions, and only two people per aspirant will be allowed inside the nomination venue. “This is to ensure safety, security and…

Byabakama

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has formally been nominated as a candidate for Uganda’s 2026 presidential election, aiming for a historic seventh term in office. The 81-year-old incumbent arrived at the Electoral Commission’s Lubowa nomination grounds on Tuesday morning alongside First Lady and Education Minister Janet Kataaha Museveni, NRM leaders including Moses Kigongo, Speaker Anita Among, and other senior party officials. Running under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) banner, Museveni framed his candidacy around stability, peace, and Uganda’s ongoing economic transformation. Museveni’s Message: Peace, Progress, and Accountability Speaking after his nomination, Museveni promised to: “There is peace in the…

Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni prepare to travel to Lubowa for nomination

Museveni is seeking his 7th term in office

PLU supporters entertaining crowds

Cardi B is not holding back. The Bronx-born rapper recently fired back at podcaster Crissle West, who criticized her pregnancy during an episode of The Read. West’s remarks targeted Cardi’s timing for announcing her fourth pregnancy — her first with NFL star Stefon Diggs — coinciding with the rapper’s highly anticipated album release and tour. The podcaster questioned whether Cardi had been “mindful and deliberate” about family planning and speculated that she might undergo a “mommy makeover” procedure before hitting the road, ominously warning that she could “die on the table.” Criticism Hits a Nerve The commentary didn’t stop there.…