KAMPALA, August 27, 2026 — The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) has backed the government’s crackdown on vehicles in Dangerous Mechanical Condition (DMC), but warned that removing taxis from the roads without providing alternatives could worsen the transport challenges facing commuters in Greater Kampala. The party’s position comes days after the Ministry of Works and Transport…
President Museveni, who doubles as the ruling National Resistance Movement Party national chairperson, is expected in Dokolo today to drum up support for Janet Adong, the party flag bearer, in the district woman parliamentary by-election. However, five candidates are in the race to replace the late Cecilia Ogwal, who died on January 18th. Meanwhile, other…
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has distanced itself from today’s activities organized by various political parties under the United Forces of Change group. Apparently, the group rallied Ugandans to join them today in planting trees, among other activities. They also urged Ugandans to expose the potholed Kampala City to the visiting Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) delegates…
President Museveni has sent a congratulatory message to the opposition Uganda People’s Congress party for winning the Oyam North by-election. On Thursday night, UPC’s Apio was declared the winner of the by-election with 15718 votes against his closest rival, NRM’s Samuel Engola Okello Junior, with 15176 votes. The president expressed concern over incidents of pre-ticked…
