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NUP gains in Busoga parliamentary results; Abdul Katuntu and JEEMA's Asumani Basalirwa lose seats

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

According to ChimpReports, NUP won several Busoga parliamentary seats in the polls, including all the Jinja City seats it names. Veteran MP Abdul Katuntu lost Bugweri County to Sadala Wandera, and JEEMA president Asumani Basalirwa lost Bugiri Municipality to NRM's Francis Oketcho, leaving JEEMA with no MPs in the 12th Parliament. NRM candidates won most seats in Mayuge and Kamuli, and independents won all the Namutumba seats.

A national event, not tied to one district.

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

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