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Police Warn Against Election Violence Ahead of Local Council Polls

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has issued a strong warning against election-related violence and misconduct ahead of the Local Council elections scheduled for Tuesday, 28 July 2026, urging candidates, supporters and the general public to uphold peace and the rule of law throughout the electoral process. In a statement released today, Police Spokesperson […] The post Police Warn Against Election Violence Ah

Watchdog Uganda · 27 Jul 2026

8 Arrested as Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Charcoal Trade in West Nile

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Uganda Police Force has intensified its crackdown on the illegal charcoal trade in the West Nile Sub-region, arresting eight suspects during a joint security operation aimed at enforcing the Presidential ban on charcoal production and trade and protecting the country’s forest resources. According to Police Spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the operation […] The post 8 Arrested as Police Intensify

Watchdog Uganda · 27 Jul 2026

NRM Mobilises Supporters for LC1 Elections, Targets Bigger Victory

The National Resistance Movement has intensified mobilisation ahead of Tuesday's Local Council I elections, urging supporters to vote for party flag bearers as it seeks to build on its performance in the recently concluded Women Council Committee polls.

Nile Post · 27 Jul 2026

Electoral Commission Seeks Legal Reforms to Allow Prisoners to Vote

The Electoral Commission has called for constitutional and legal reforms to enable prisoners to vote, saying it cannot implement a court ruling on inmates' voting rights without a clear legal framework as Uganda prepares for Local Council I elections.

Nile Post · 27 Jul 2026

Police Warns Against Illegal Charcoal Burning, Election Violence

Police have warned against the illegal exploitation of forest resources, particularly charcoal burning in northern Uganda, while also cautioning the public against election-related violence ahead of Tuesday's Local Council polls and highlighting progress in operations against phone theft.

Nile Post · 27 Jul 2026

PS Kumumanya Challenges Leaders to Focus on Ideas, Accountability and Merit for Uganda’s Transformation

ENTEBBE, Uganda — The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Mr Ben Kumumanya, has challenged Ugandan leaders to move beyond discussing personalities and instead embrace ideas, accountability, professionalism and merit-based leadership as the country advances its socio-economic transformation agenda. Kumumanya made the remarks during an engagement with Town Clerks and local government officials […]

Watchdog Uganda · 27 Jul 2026

Dr. Ayub Mukisa: The Truth Is: The Government Has Been Sending Money. But Are Citizens Feeling It?

I was prompted to write this article after observing that many Ugandans continue to face serious service delivery challenges, even though the central government releases billions of shillings to lower local governments every financial year. The question we pose as the Karamoja Anti-Corruption Coalition (Department for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis) is simple: with all […] The post Dr. Ayub Mukisa: The Tr

Watchdog Uganda · 27 Jul 2026

Uganda nominates Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Government of Uganda has officially nominated veteran diplomat and former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Ambassador Olara Otunnu for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations, describing him as a distinguished international civil servant with more than four decades of experience in diplomacy, peacebuilding and global governance. In a press … The post Uganda nominates

The Independent Uganda · 27 Jul 2026

Alupo Hails Catholic Church's Role in Community Development

Vice President Jessica Alupo has praised the Catholic Church for complementing government efforts in improving livelihoods through education, healthcare and social services, while calling for peaceful Local Council elections and greater care for the elderly.

Nile Post · 27 Jul 2026