Kampala, May 26, 2025 — The High Court in Kampala has overturned the results of the March 13, 2025, parliamentary by-election for Kawempe Division North constituency, citing widespread irregularities that compromised the fairness of the poll. Justice Bernard Namanya ruled that the Electoral Commission’s failure to include votes from 14 polling stations—disenfranchising 16,640 voters—substantially affected the election’s outcome. Additionally, the winning candidate, Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola, was found guilty of personally campaigning on polling day, a violation of electoral laws.  

Lubaga Division, Kampala – The Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Lubaga Division, Henry Kitambula, has issued a strict warning to beneficiaries of government-funded startup kits, cautioning that those who sell the items will face arrest and prosecution.

Sironko District – In a shocking turn of events, the State Minister for Karamoja Affairs and Woman MP for Sironko District, Hon. Florence Nambozo, this morning abandoned the race for NRM District Chairperson, conceding defeat before a single vote was cast. The dramatic scene unfolded at the Sironko District NRM primary elections, where the minister, facing an imminent and embarrassing loss, chose to flee rather than face the humiliation of a public thrashing at the hands of her rival, the incumbent Chairman, Hajji Mafabi Lumolo.

The Ugandan government, through its Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) initiative, has intensified efforts to support vulnerable children, particularly BABALWANYI (orphans and underprivileged youth), by equipping them with skills to build sustainable livelihoods. The program specifically focuses on those from impoverished backgrounds, aiming to empower them to achieve self-reliance.