Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the establishment of a dedicated help desk to handle queries and complaints related to the nomination of candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections. According to the Commission, the desk located at its headquarters in Kampala is expected to assist both the public and election officials with…
Kampala, Uganda — The Electoral Commission of Uganda has announced the official schedule for the nomination of candidates for the 2026 Local Government Councils Elections. The nomination exercise will take place from September 3 to September 24, 2025, across designated centers nationwide. According to a press release issued by the Commission on August 29, the…
The People Power Front (PPF) has announced that it will not take part in Uganda’s 2026 General Elections, citing the absence of meaningful electoral reforms that would ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness. The declaration was made in a statement issued by Spartan Mukagyi, Acting Secretary General of the PPF, following what he described as “extensive…
Kampala, Uganda – The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced adjustments to key activities on the roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections, specifically the dates for Regional Conferences to elect delegates representing non-unionized workers, older persons, and the National Youth Committees. According to a statement released by EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Regional Conferences…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced changes to its 2025/2026 election roadmap, adjusting key nomination dates for local government, parliamentary, and presidential elections. Local Government Nominations Originally planned for 3–12 September 2025, the nomination of candidates for local government councils will now be conducted in stages: District/City (Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Councillors): 3–5 September 2025 Municipality/City…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for conducting what he described as “much more peaceful and fraud-free” primary elections for local government positions held on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Speaking in a public statement addressed to NRM members, particularly the Bazzukulu (youth supporters), and the wider Ugandan population, the President…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) has unveiled the LeadHERship Digital Resource Hub, a virtual platform aimed at empowering women with the knowledge, tools, and mentorship needed to compete effectively in Uganda’s male-dominated political arena. Speaking during the launch in Kampala, FOWODE’s Executive Director described…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in a strongly-worded public statement, has condemned alleged cases of electoral malpractice during the recently concluded NRM party primaries held on July 17, 2025. The primaries saw participation from over 9.22 million registered party members across the country, which the president hailed as a “massive democratic process.” In his address, Museveni…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued new guidance on the verification of academic qualifications for political aspirants ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. In a statement released Tuesday, the EC reminded those seeking to contest for positions including President, Member of Parliament, District or City Chairperson, and Lord Mayor that the minimum academic requirement remains…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has concluded its hotly contested primaries across the country, unveiling a strong lineup of flag bearers for various constituencies ahead of the 2026 general elections. While the electoral process was largely peaceful in Kampala and in most constituencies, it registered a noticeably low voter turnout compared to other regions….
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