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At least 10 serving cabinet ministers lose parliamentary seats in general election

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) 15 Jan 2026 Severity: 1/5

According to ChimpReports, at least 10 serving cabinet ministers were defeated in their parliamentary races in the general election held on Thursday. Those named as losing include David Bahati (Ndorwa West), Betty Amongi (Lira City Woman MP, defeated by Jane Ruth Aceng), Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua (Ajuri County), Henry Okello Oryem (Chua County), Beatrice Anywar (Kitgum Municipality) and Peter Lokeris (Chekwii East County), among others.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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