NRM Fronts Museveni as NUP Backs Bobi Again

NRM fronts Museveni as NUP backs Bobi again

Calvin Echodu Officially Enters Race for NRM Vice Chairperson Eastern Uganda After Getting Nominated

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has today confirmed the nomination of Mr. Calvin Echodu to contest for the position of Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda. This development marks a major step in Mr. Echodu’s political journey and adds momentum to his growing support across the region. In his remarks after receiving the nomination, Mr. Echodu expressed deep gratitude to supporters from all parts of Uganda, particularly those at the g…

Mercy Alupo Cleared by NUP to Challenge Speaker Anita Among in Bukedea 2026 Showdown

The battle lines for Bukedea’s Woman Member of Parliament seat in the 2026 general elections have been drawn, as the National Unity Platform (NUP) officially unveiled Mercy Alupo as its flag bearer, setting the stage for what could be one of the most consequential electoral contests in Uganda’s recent political history. Alupo, a vocal critic of what she calls “manufactured leadership,” was nominated at the NUP headquarters in Kampala after a tho…

NUP picks Mercy Alupo to take on Speaker Among in Bukedea

Mercy Alupo, aspirant for Bukedea District. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially cleared Mercy Alupo to contest for the Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament seat in the 2026 general elections. Alupo was nominated at the NUP headquarters in Kampala following several engagements with the party’s top leadership. NUP’s Electoral Commission Technical Advisor, Alex Byanyanga Rovans, confirmed the decision,…