The Mukono District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Hanifah Nabukeera, has announced her decision to quit the National Unity Platform (NUP) and contest as an independent candidate for the Mukono Municipality parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections.

Nabukeera’s declaration marks a major political twist in Mukono’s political landscape, as she prepares to challenge Hon. Betty Nambooze Bakireke, the incumbent MP, who recently retained the NUP ticket for the same position.

In a recent gathering,NRM leaders in Nakawa have outlined their strategy to secure victory for President Yoweri Museveni and other party flag bearers in the upcoming 2026 elections.
 
 The meeting, which emphasised discipline and a clear campaign roadmap, was addressed by prominent party figures.

Former Lwengo District Chairperson George Mutaabazi returns to politics, citing a decline in NRM support.


A significant political shift has occurred in Lwengo District with the former District Chairperson, George Mutaabazi, publicly announcing his retirement from the district's politics. This decision follows his observation of a decline in the integrity of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party's support base in the area.

Mpigi District LCI chairpersons received appointment letters and were inaugurated. They voiced concerns about electricity, water, and animal theft, and pledged to work collaboratively with government officials to address these issues.

A meeting was held in Mpigi District, bringing together the area's Local Council One (LCI) chairpersons. The gathering served as a platform for these grassroots leaders to receive their official letters of appointment and to be formally inaugurated into their roles.

A storm of controversy has erupted in Mukono District over the alleged mismanagement of Shs 100 million and several motorcycles that President Yoweri Museveni donated to ghetto supporters across the country.

The funds and motorcycles—meant to empower and improve the welfare of ghetto youths—have instead become the source of anger, accusations of corruption, favouritism, and misuse among the intended beneficiaries.

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