The election is seen as a test of Hichilema’s first five years in office, during which Zambia’s economy returned to growth, although critics say the improvement has yet to translate into better living standards for ordinary households.
Fungaroo challenged the Government to take West Nile’s development needs seriously, citing delays in key projects such as the proposed upgrade of Arua Airfield into an international airport and the construction of Dorcus Inzikuru Stadium in Barifa. He said the region had demonstrated longstanding support for the NRM Government but continued to feel neglected in terms of development and representation.
There were chaotic scenes early Sunday morning in the centre of town, and an AFP journalist said, with goons attacking passersby and snatching valuables.
The initiative, spearheaded by the 5th Infantry Division Commander, Major General Keith Katungi, is intended to restore peace, promote tolerance and rebuild unity among residents divided along political lines.
"I am pleased to inform the nation that the security threat to the electoral process has been contained and that the necessary measures have been put in place to enable the process to continue," ECZ chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis said.
When a journalist asked Ali whether he would assist the former president, Idi Amin, to return home from exile in Saudi Arabia, he answered: “That is his problem if he wants to return. I have too many things to do. I do not have time to think for him. I did not even meet him while in Saudi the other day.” Five months after Ali made those comments, Amin died while still in exile in Saudi Arabia and is buried there. Therefore, Amin died before he reconciled with his former finance minister, Ali.
"The violence is targeted at poll staff, and in some instances has resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers in ballot boxes," chief electoral officer Brown Kasaro said, adding that the commission would review the suspension within 24 hours.
Thailand's government has ordered schools nationwide to step up controls following the August 7 attack near Bangkok, when a 14-year-old killed his grandparents, five school staff and a pupil before turning the gun on himself.
Now that the elections are over, the real work begins: turning grassroots leadership into grassroots transformation, creating opportunities for our young people and ensuring that every Government programme delivers tangible results for the wananchi.
One team will move to eastern Uganda, headed by committee vice-chairperson George Musisi (Kira Municipality) and the other will concentrate in central Uganda led by Nkunyingi himself. "Those undertaking oversight in western Uganda shall inspect a number of installations for Uganda railways."
“The issues raised in the meeting included gross negligence of duty, abuse of office, mismanagement of public resources and possible financial impropriety, which is said to have compromised service delivery in the district,” Kumumanya stated.
“Since I wrote that letter (resignation) or since it became public, I have been treated like resignation is a taboo. Like it is something negative or something to be ashamed about. How I wish this country had a culture of people resigning from high positions like the one I hold for whatever reasons,” Wangadya noted.
Court is expected to give a ruling on the substantiality of the sureties that the former Butambala MP presented for his bail in a fresh case of inciting violence and managing an unlawful society.
In a petition dated August 5, 2026, Abdallii Hamtono Mugerwa protests what he terms the “unlawful and procedurally irregular conduct” of the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Kasaija Mwesige, in refusing to receive his nomination papers for the EALA elections.
Babalanda noted that another resident, Latib Ikaali, 23, who was pursing his degree from the Kampala International University Bushenyi branch, succumbed to bullet injuries on arrival at the Jinja regional referral hospital.
Up to 8.7 million voters — a majority of them women — will decide whether Hichilema's economic reforms deserve another term or whether the opposition can turn widespread discontent into a comeback.
The motion highlighted Uganda’s extensive experience in peace support joint operations in Somalia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic and various United Nations missions, arguing that this experience uniquely positions the UPDF to contribute to stabilising Gaza.
The LC I elections are more than a political contest; they determine the leaders who serve as the first point of contact between citizens and government, shaping how development programmes and community concerns are addressed at the grassroots
Effective LC II leadership, therefore, contributes directly to improved service delivery and sustainable socio-economic transformation. By bringing government closer to the people, LC II leaders strengthen participatory democracy through regular community engagement, mobilisation and consultation.