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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Captain Michael Mukula has launched his campaign for National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for the Eastern Region and cautioned NRM leaders against engaging in monetary politics during the campaigns. Speaking on Monday, from his Mutungo offices in Kampala, Mukula urged …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NRM Parliamentary candidates in Arua City have protested what they term as increasing violence and attacks on their supporters as the primary campaigns draw to a close. In two days, three people have been attacked and injured in Ayivu East constituency, where five MP candidates …

Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has called on women leaders in Busoga to support her bid for the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) on the NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC). Kadaga appealed …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A growing rift has emerged within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Greater Arua as several incumbent Members of Parliament seeking re-election have pulled out of the joint primary campaigns, raising concern among party supporters and officials. In Arua District, incumbent MP Yovan …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force arrested 16 suspects in connection with a wave of election-related violence that marred the ongoing NRM party primaries across several districts. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the police said they had registered incidents of physical assault, property destruction, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has suspended campaign activities in Isingiro South and Kalaki constituencies following escalating violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of order among candidates and their supporters. Addressing journalists on Monday afternoon, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi said …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirants in Moroto district have accused their party chairperson of taking sides and interfering with campaigns ahead of the upcoming primary elections. The concerns were raised during a harmonization meeting organized by the district security committee to align …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Kiira region have cautioned candidates of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) against forming youth groups operating under the codename “egali.” The term “egali” was first popularized by National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, who described it as a vote-protection mechanism. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. He soon after explained in detail the two reasons why he is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, officially nominated Museveni for both …