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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in Kampala arrested a group of suspected gang members near the NRM offices ahead of President Museveni’s nominations. A group of more than 10 individuals wearing NRM t-shirts attempting to access the Kyadondo NRM headquarters were intercepted by a joint security team, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, Theodore Ssekikubo, has petitioned the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Legal Department, seeking to nullify the nomination of his opponent, Brigadier (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, over alleged lack of the academic qualifications required to contest for Parliament. In his petition submitted on …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended joint campaign activities in Sembabule, Bundibugyo, and Rwampara districts, citing distinct challenges affecting each area. In Sembabule, joint campaigns have been halted in Rwemiyaga and Mawogola West constituencies due to entrenched political divisions. …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has disqualified retired UPDF Captain Daudi Ruhinda Maguru from contesting as the party’s presidential flag bearer in the 2026 general elections. Maguru, who had hoped to challenge incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for the NRM ticket, was turned away …

Businessman King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga pledges affordable credit in bid for NRM Entrepreneurs Chair Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prominent businessman and philanthropist King Ceasor Augustus Mulenga has promised to champion affordable credit for business owners and address concerns about taxation if elected to the powerful National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has issued strict campaign guidelines for Parliamentary, Mayoral, and LC5 aspirants ahead of the July 16, 2025 elections, warning that no candidate will defy the rules without facing consequences. Campaigns officially commenced on Tuesday following the close …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint campaigns for candidates vying for elective positions on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket flopped on day one following the party secretariat’s failure to release harmonized campaign guidelines. The joint campaigns, which officially began today for positions including Members of Parliament, Mayors, and …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded 16 supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to Luzira Prison on charges of robbery. The group, consisting of youths aged between 16 and 28, appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament. Dr. Odoi made the declaration on Monday at the NRM Electoral Commission offices, confirming …

Kiwanuka affirmed his support for Museveni and said he was not challenging the president’s leadership but offering to help with the party chairmanship role.  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Briton Kiwanuka, 30, was today turned away from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission offices after arriving to express interest …