NRM wins five of six LCV chairperson seats in Bugisu sub-region; independent retains Manafwa

Election Related Single source Uganda (national) Jan 2026 (day not reported) Severity: 1/5

The Independent reported results of district chairperson (LCV) elections in Bugisu, with NRM candidates winning in Mbale, Sironko, Namisindwa, Bududa and Bulambuli, several of them defeating incumbents. In Manafwa, independent incumbent Kigai Hosea Kimono beat the NRM flag bearer who had defeated him in the party primaries.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

Sources

The Independent 25 Jan 2026

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