NUP Secretary General David Lewis Rubongoya has issued a striking message to Ugandans after the contested elections. He urged citizens to take charge of their future, saying, “The times of waiting to be told what to do are over.” Rubongoya highlighted how the NUP’s campaigns focused on educating Ugandans about their rights and instilling confidence for self-reliance. He also warned of continued police violence against peaceful protests.

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.

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.

Government has rolled out a UGX 28 billion Creative Uganda Revolving Fund to support artists and creative entrepreneurs with affordable financing, stronger copyright systems and structured SACCO-based access nationwide.

Pastor Wilson Bugembe has responded to backlash after appearing at President Museveni’s campaign rally in Nansana, insisting that his role as a pastor requires neutrality, not political alignment.

President Yoweri Museveni has announced plans for a special SACCO-style revolving fund aimed at helping commercial sex workers leave the trade voluntarily by supporting them with skills development and alternative livelihoods.