President Yoweri Museveni dismissed Uganda’s opposition, accusing the National Unity Platform of infiltrating 2.7 million fake votes during recent elections. Speaking to military representatives, he claimed ballots were printed locally and abroad. The Electoral Commission declared Museveni the winner with 7,946,772 votes, or 71.65%. Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi placed second with 2,741,238 votes, or 24.72%, and rejected the results after a military raid on his home.

Uganda’s Parliament approved funding to give each member of the 12th Parliament UGX 315 million to purchase vehicles, allocating a total of UGX 166.8 billion. Parliamentary leaders said the funds will improve lawmakers’ efficiency, legislative work, and oversight roles. Civil society budget advocate Julius Mukunda criticized the allocation, arguing MPs do not need the full amount and that the spending places an unnecessary burden on taxpayers.

President Museveni directed Minister Chris Baryomunsi to appoint Allan Kasujja as Executive Director of the Media Centre. Kasujja replaces Ofwono Opondo, who resigned in April 2025 to run for elective office. Opondo won unopposed as MP for Older Persons in Eastern Uganda. Kasujja began his media career in the 1990s at Sanyu FM. He has worked in radio and television, hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, and co-moderated Uganda’s first televised presidential debate.

Uganda’s army chief, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sparked domestic and international backlash after posting threats against opposition leader Bobi Wine and accusing the US Embassy in Kampala of aiding his escape. The deleted posts intensified concerns over election-related repression and dynastic rule. Despite an apology, US lawmakers moved to review security ties and impose sanctions, citing risks to regional stability and bilateral cooperation.

The family of National Unity Platform Vice President for Western Uganda Jacklyn Jolly Tukamushaba is seeking answers after her disappearance, which relatives attribute to an alleged security abduction. Tukamushaba vanished on January 14 while preparing election materials in Rukiga District. Her family says it fears further arrests and does not know her whereabouts. The NUP has filed a habeas corpus application demanding her production in court or disclosure of her location.

Uganda’s Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy rejected a request to grant a presidential pardon to exiled Uganda Law Society president Isaac Ssemakadde. The committee said the petition was premature because Ssemakadde has not served his sentence, remains outside the country, and has a pending appeal. It ruled that intervening would violate principles barring interference in ongoing judicial proceedings.