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At least 18 incumbent MPs lose seats in greater Masaka as NRM rises to 17 of 29 seats

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

According to URN, at least 18 incumbent MPs in the greater Masaka sub-region lost their seats in the 15 January elections, with only nine of 29 incumbents retained. NRM rose to 17 seats from seven in 2021 and NUP fell to eight from 11; DF leaders Mathias Mpuuga and Abed Bwanika lost Masaka City seats to NUP candidates. Bukomansimbi Woman MP Veronica Nanyondo is contesting her loss, alleging that three DR forms were falsified at the district tally centre.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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