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5 December 2025, 9:03 am
EC, stakeholders step up final preparations for 2026 general elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission yesterday held a comprehensive briefing for Government Communication Officers and members of the media at Hotel Africana, outlining the final stages of preparation for the 2026 General Elections. During the meeting, officials reported progress…
4 December 2025, 11:11 am
UTOF chairman urges taxi drivers to avoid violence ahead of elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairman of the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF), Hajji Rashid Sekindi, has urged taxi drivers across the country to reject violence during and after the upcoming elections. His remarks follow reports that some individuals are…
3 December 2025, 9:53 am
EC schedules meeting with presidential agents and police ahead of 2026 elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the country prepares for the 2026/2031 general elections, the Electoral Commission has scheduled a special meeting with agents of presidential aspirants and the Uganda Police Force at its headquarters in Kampala. According to Julius Mucunguzi, the…
1 December 2025, 11:14 am
Presidential hopefuls face off in Kampala as Uganda marks World Aids Day
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda’s presidential candidates met yesterday at Serena Hotel in Kampala for a debate organised by the Nation Media Group. The moderators, Arnold Segawa and Priscilla Nalwoga, allowed each candidate to give opening remarks before the discussion began.…
27 November 2025, 4:29 pm
Analysts caution candidates against unrealistic promises as 2026 polls draw clos…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda moves steadily towards the 2026 general elections, political analysts have advised presidential and parliamentary aspirants to avoid making unrealistic promises that fall outside their mandate. They warn that habitual dishonesty during campaigns harms both voters…
26 November 2025, 9:05 pm
EC maintains 15 January 2026 election date as Byabakama updates nation
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed that the presidential and parliamentary elections will take place on 15 January 2026, with no changes to the previously announced date. While addressing journalists at EC headquarters in Kampala, Chairperson Justice…
13 November 2025, 10:46 am
Parties intensify campaigns ahead of 2026 elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As campaigns for various aspirants gain momentum across the country, candidates continue to make promises about what they intend to do for Ugandans if given the opportunity to serve between 2026 and 2031. During a press briefing…
11 November 2025, 12:16 pm
NRM and NUP kick off campaigns in Kampala ahead of 2026 elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja According to the Electoral Commission, 521 candidates are contesting 146 positions for City/District Chairperson. Overall, 83,597 candidates are campaigning for 45,505 elective positions in this general election, which runs until 13th January 2026. Voting for President and…
9 November 2025, 1:28 pm
Presidential campaigns continue as NRM launches Busoga task force
By Ronald Ssemagonja On September 29, 2025, the Electoral Commission cleared eight presidential candidates to begin canvassing for votes across the country. Following this development, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Woman Member of Parliament for Kamuli District,…
6 November 2025, 9:09 pm
DF demands apology from NUP leaders over Nakivubo channel tragedy
By Richard Musaazi The Democratic Front Party has asked the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Basekezi Ssenyonyi, together with the Secretary General of the National Unity Platform (NUP), David Lewis Rubongoya, to come out quickly and apologise to…