Uganda's ruling National Resistance Movement has opened its nomination process for parliamentary and district chairperson candidates, attracting top party figures at the Kampala headquarters. Vice President Jessica Alupo led the charge by submitting her nomination papers for Katakwi District Woman MP, urging all aspirants to maintain discipline during the 15-day exercise supervised by NRM Electoral Commission chief Dr. Tanga Odoi.
"In political news today, Captain Michael Mukula has officially launched his campaign to retain his position as NRM Vice Chairman for Eastern Uganda. The colourful event in Soroti City drew massive crowds and top party leaders.
The Democratic Party's 12th national delegates conference in Mbarara descended into chaos as police blocked over 1,500 delegates from accessing the venue. The contentious election for new party leadership saw Bukoto Central MP Richard Ssebamala and Mukono South's Fred Kayondo physically prevented from participating, despite holding valid accreditation.
Uganda’s Vice President, Retired Major Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has officially declared her intention to contest for the Katakwi District Woman MP seat in the 2026 parliamentary elections.
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has today launched its party primaries, marking the beginning of a tense and competitive season ahead of the 2026 general elections. Among the big names nominated are Uganda’s Vice President Jesca Alupo and Speaker of Parliament Annet Anite Among, whose participation has sparked national attention and political debate.
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