politics

Post-election tension doesn’t have to linger. A nationwide football peace tournament could reunite communities, restore shared spirit, and help Uganda find its rhythm again.

he 2026 election was more than a victory or defeat—it was a democratic correction. Beneath the headlines lies a blueprint for a more competitive, responsive, and evolving multiparty Uganda.

The 2026 Ugandan election was not merely a victory or a defeat—it was a correction mechanism at work. Beneath the headlines lies a blueprint for a maturing, competitive democracy that both the NRM and NUP must now interpret wisely.

The US visa bond risks turning the 2026 World Cup into an elitist event by locking out Africa’s most passionate, law-abiding football fans under an unjust financial barrier.

Community-led, labour-intensive road work is the key to stronger infrastructure, empowered citizens, and honest political leadership. Uganda needs MPs who stop making empty road promises and instead fight for laws that let communities build and maintain their own roads.

Uganda’s sports-mad youth form the country’s largest voting bloc, yet politicians continue to sideline sports development, missing a powerful opportunity to engage, empower and inspire the next generation.