Veteran singer King Michael has taken aim at fellow musicians who lost their parliamentary seats, saying their time in politics wiped out their fan base and delivered nothing for the music industry.

Dr Hilderman has claimed he won the Mawokota North parliamentary race but was denied victory through alleged electoral irregularities, saying he will follow NUP’s position on whether to challenge the results in court.

Buchaman has publicly accused Bebe Cool of failing to pay him for performances at NRM campaign rallies, reigniting tensions among Uganda’s top musicians over campaign gigs.

Kadongo Kamu singer Mathias Walukagga has revealed that he struck a private agreement with Busiro East MP-elect Emmanuel Matovu Magoola after his own disqualification from the race, allowing Magoola to use his campaign structures in exchange for compensation.

Eddy Kenzo has called on musicians to put election politics behind them, reconcile, and concentrate on releasing music, saying unity is key for the growth of the industry.

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the opposition benefited from low voter turnout among NRM supporters, noting that millions who identify with the ruling party did not participate in the January 15 presidential election.

Justine Nameere has vowed to challenge the Masaka City Woman MP election results in court, alleging that votes from 81 polling stations were not counted and accusing the Electoral Commission of irregularities.

Eddy Kenzo, the Ugandan music star, has gone back to school to finish his education. He says the move is to set an example for his children and prepare for the future, not for politics.

Mikie Wine has fired back at Bebe Cool over claims that he lacks talent, saying true talent is judged by the people, not opinions. Speaking on Galaxy TV, the singer accused the Gagamel boss of ignorance and defended his musical achievements.

Karole Kasita says musicians have lost their leverage over government, casting doubt on whether Uganda’s long-awaited copyright law will ever be passed.

President Museveni says humility and knowing when to ignore distractions have been key to his long stay in power, as he campaigns in Iganga ahead of the January 15 presidential election.

Mathias Walukagga has defended his decision to sell personal property to finance his Busiro East parliamentary campaign, arguing that avoiding loans was a responsible choice despite his disqualification by the Electoral Commission.