As 2023 unfolded, Uganda witnessed significant political developments that shaped the landscape and captured public attention. Below is a chronological overview of key political events reported by The Ankole Times.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 4 | Democratic Party (DP) splits, creating ‘DP phase three’ to challenge president general Norbert Mao. |
| January 10 | Norbert Mao, Minister of Justice, reveals threats on his life. |
| January 11 | Vice-President Jessica Alupo announces President Museveni’s intent to seek re-election in 2026. |
| January 12 | National Unity Platform (NUP) suspends leaders over misconduct. |
| February 5 | East African Community (EAC) leaders call for a ceasefire in eastern Congo. |
| February 23 | Emmanuel Omoding replaces his late father as Serere County MP. |
| February 26 | Norbert Mao demands NUP publicize its constitution, sparking controversy. |
| March 2 | Serere’s Omoding signs a pact with the National Resistance Movement (NRM). |
| March 30 | President Museveni urges Kampala NRM leaders to support poverty-alleviation programs. |
| April 16 | NUP imposes a two-year term limit on party leaders, including MPs. |
| May 9 | Electoral Commission declares 515 vacant political positions across Uganda. |
| May 11 | Dr. Jacklean Kalibala becomes the first Ugandan elected as an MP in Switzerland. |
| June 12 | Kizza Besigye announces his retirement from elective politics. |
| June 15 | Mary Akol, an NRM candidate, becomes the first female district chairperson in Bukedea. |
| June 22 | NRM signs MoU with Bardege Layibi MP Martin Ojara Mapenduzi. |
| June 28 | FDC investigates sh7b bribery allegations within the party. |
| July 3 | State House Anti-Corruption Unit probes irregularities in Bukedea by-election. |
| July 6 | UPC’s Dr. Eunice Apio wins Oyam North county seat in a byelection. |
| July 22 | Speaker directs the Auditor General to audit political parties with representation in Parliament. |
| July 28 | Chaos ensues as FDC unleashes the “kiboko squad” during a meeting. |
| July 30 | FDC elders’ report blames Besigye for party issues. |
| July 31 | Tension remains high in FDC over internal party elections. |
| August 01, 2023 | Electoral Commission releases the roadmap for the 2026 general election. |
| August 1 | Cabinet prepares new electoral laws for the 2026 elections. |
| August 3 | FDC crisis escalates as NEC members denounce party leadership. |
| August 7 | Besigye reveals alleged financial irregularities within FDC. |
| September 14 | NRM wins the Hoima district LC5 by-election. |
| September 16 | Nandala Mafabi declares intention to stand for president in 2026. |
| September 28 | NRM caucus questions wasteful expenditure on UN trip. |
| October 6 | FDC holds its 8th national delegates meeting for new leader elections. |
| October 11 | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda is ousted as the FDC party whip. |
| November 23 | NRM unveils the roadmap for internal polls ahead of the 2026 elections. |
| November 24 | Nyombi Thembo appointed the new executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). |
| November 26 | Gen. Kale Kayihura pledges support for the MK Movement. |
