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Catch all the news about Uganda’s presidential, parliamentary and local council elections.
In a decisive outcome from Makerere University’s digitally‑held students’ election, Gracious Kadondi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) has been elected the 92nd Guild President. Kadondi defeated a crowded field of other aspirants, continuing NUP’s strong influence in student politics.
Parliament has suspended nomination of candidates for EALA MP seats.
Parliament of Uganda has March 30 and March 31 as the date for nomination of candidates and April 15, 2026, as the date for the by-election to elect two MPs to regional parliament East African Legislative Assembly (Eala). The two will fill positions left vacant by Dennis Namara and James Kakooza Mutagubya.
Parliament has set dates for the swearing-in of MPs elected in January 2026. But despite being on the list and being allocated a schedule for oath taking, at least 30 of the 529 elected legislators are having sleepless nights over election petitions seeking to overturn their victories. The Pearl Times delves into the list of MPs having sleepless nights over risk of losing parliamentary seats because of election petitions.
Speaker Anita Among says she carried and continues to carry Uganda’s cross. Anita Among, who is seeking reelection for the speaker of parliament job, believes she…
Another tragedy has hit UCU as a student drowned in swimming pool, a day after dean of students (director of student affairs) Pamela Tumwebaze was killed…
In Uganda, parliamentary elections are behind us. In a few months, elected MPs will take oath and get ready to enjoy a juicy salary and allowances.…
Results and declarations from LC5 Chairperson Elections across the country continue to trickle in. The Pearl Times presents the list of winners and losers from various…
The recent city mayoral elections have seen the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) sharing mayoral positions across Uganda’s cities, according to…
Parliament has set a date for the newly elected MPs’ swearing-in ahead of speaker election. Speaker Anita Among congratulated the winners in the recently held parliamentary…