| 27 Jan 2026 |
ICT Minister Baryomunsi defends security deployment at Bobi Wine's home in Magere |
Wakiso |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
EC chairperson Byabakama asks Supreme Court to dismiss Kasibante's presidential election petition |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Busukuma polling agent of Nabweru mayor Bakitte reportedly taken by security officers |
Wakiso |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Arua City EC cancels female councillor vote at Bazaar ward after deceased candidate's name appears on ballot |
Arua City |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Soroti LC5 runner-up alleges armed groups chased his agents from polling stations in Awaliwali |
Soroti |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Disputed |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Police patrol and armed suspects exchange fire in Kireka, Kira Municipality; one suspect killed, one arrested |
Wakiso |
Violence and conflict |
1 | | 1 |
Official claim |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Members of European Parliament question credibility of Uganda's January 15 elections |
National |
International relations |
| | |
Verified |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Chief Magistrate Irene Nantebya dismisses vote recount application in a district Woman MP race |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Tororo court dismisses Sarah Opendi's vote recount application over tampered ballot boxes |
Tororo |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Security agencies arrest man over video calling for violence against NRM supporters, CDF Muhoozi says |
National |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | 1 |
Official claim |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Rescheduled parliamentary polls held in Kibanda North after ballot error suspension |
Kiryandongo |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Polling opens late in Busia Municipality as officials wait for minimum voters in local council elections |
Busia |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Police in Apac arrest incumbent mayor and independent rival over alleged polling-day incitement |
Apac |
Electoral malpractice |
| | 2 |
Official claim |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Police arrest four suspects over alleged interference at Teitek Polling Station, Apac |
Apac |
Electoral malpractice |
| | 4 |
Official claim |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Parliamentary re-run held in 18 polling stations in Ajuri County, Alebtong, under heavy security |
Alebtong |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
NUP supporters blocked from Kayunga court as NRM candidate's vote recount application is heard |
Kayunga |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
NRM Central Executive Committee endorses Anita Among for Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa for Deputy Speaker |
Wakiso |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Masaka magistrate halts Kalungu East vote recount sought by Ssempijja after five ballot boxes found tampered with |
Kalungu |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 27 Jan 2026 |
Government rejects claims it is targeting the opposition after election |
National |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Jan 2026 |
Indian officials defend election Internet shutdown and congratulate Museveni at Republic Day event in Kampala |
Kampala |
International relations |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Jan 2026 |
At least five people injured in overnight attacks on voters travelling to Apac town |
Apac |
Violence and conflict |
| 5 | |
Verified |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Two RFI journalists denied entry or removed from Uganda during election period |
National |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Disputed |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Police block attempted break-in at Mukono Electoral Commission office holding Mukono North ballot boxes |
Mukono |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Verified |
| Date not reported (reported 26 Jan 2026) |
NUP candidate for Nama Paul Kawombe reportedly removed by force from Mukono EC offices |
Mukono |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NRM's Agnes Kirabo alleges altered results and seeks to overturn Luweero Woman MP declaration |
Luweero |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Disputed |
| Date not reported (reported 26 Jan 2026) |
Independent Joyce Kidulu Matuka elected first female Mbale City mayor |
Mbale City |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Jan 2026 |
Uganda Communications Commission announces full restoration of internet services after elections |
National |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Jan 2026 |
Museveni files defence asking Supreme Court to dismiss Kasibante's election petition |
National |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 26 Jan 2026 |
Byanyima says Besigye denied adequate medical care in Luzira prison |
Kampala |
Humanitarian and crises |
| | |
Verified |
| 25 Jan 2026 |
Minister Baryomunsi says government is not pursuing Kyagulanyi and urges him to return home |
National |
Civic space and media freedom |
| | |
Disputed |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Results declared for Kampala City Hall councillor seats: NUP wins 17 direct seats, NRM 11 plus four PWD seats |
Kampala |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NRM wins five of six LCV chairperson seats in Bugisu sub-region; independent retains Manafwa |
National |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| 25 Jan 2026 |
NUP MPs-elect confront NRM over alleged overnight attempt by youths to enter vote offices |
National |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Verified |
| 25 Jan 2026 |
Mbale City mayoral tally restarted after candidates protest discrepancies in announced figures |
Mbale |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Unidentified people reportedly attack Mukono Electoral Commission offices, repelled by security |
Mukono |
Violence and conflict |
| | |
Single source |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Kisoro court dismisses vote recount application over Bufumbira South parliamentary result |
Kisoro |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Single source |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Kisoro court dismisses vote recount application over Bufumbira North parliamentary result |
Kisoro |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NUP's Shabiru Muhando declared Iganga District LCV chairperson, defeating incumbent Ezera Gabula |
Iganga |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NRM's Peter Opolot Okwalinga declared winner of Kanyum County MP seat; FDC president Amuriat finishes fourth |
Kumi |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NRM's Kaloli Dhizaala wins Kamuli District chairperson seat; rival Robert Kalulu concedes |
Kamuli |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
NRM's Eunice Namatende wins Bugiri District Woman MP seat |
Bugiri |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
Kasibante applies to Supreme Court for disclosure of electoral records and access to EC systems |
National |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| Jan 2026 (day not reported) |
FDC's Grace Kiirya Wanzala wins Butembe County parliamentary seat in Jinja |
Jinja |
Election related |
| | |
Verified |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Tororo court defers Woman MP vote recount to 27 January over broken ballot box seals |
Tororo |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Disputed |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Results of Awoja Labour Line polling station in Soroti nullified after ballot stuffing allegations and voter boycott |
Soroti |
Electoral malpractice |
| | |
Verified |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Erias Lukwago concedes defeat in Kampala Lord Mayor race |
Kampala |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |
| 24 Jan 2026 |
Dr Flavian Zeija sworn in as Chief Justice at President Museveni's home in Kisozi, Gomba |
Gomba |
Policy and legislation |
| | |
Verified |
| 23 Jan 2026 |
Pader court dismisses Odonga Otto's Aruu County vote recount petition after ballot boxes found with broken seals |
Pader |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 23 Jan 2026 |
Masaka magistrate halts Kalungu West vote recount after finding broken seals on six ballot boxes |
Kalungu |
Justice and court rulings |
| | |
Verified |
| 23 Jan 2026 |
Independent Watt Wandera Atuhairwe defeats NRM incumbent Fred Lukumu for Buliisa District chair |
Buliisa |
Election related |
| | |
Single source |