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2026 General Elections
24 December 2025, 11:12 am
Presidential candidates intensify campaigns ahead of January elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 15 January 2026, Uganda, like other democratic countries, will hold general elections, giving citizens the opportunity to choose their leaders from the president to local councillors. To earn this mandate, aspiring leaders must engage voters, who…
7 December 2025, 11:18 am
Museveni and Kyagulanyi intensify campaigns as incidents shape Uganda’s 2026 p…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The eight presidential candidates continue to canvass for votes from eligible Ugandans, who are constitutionally mandated under the 1995 Constitution (as amended) to choose the country’s next leader. Yesterday, the NRM flag bearer, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni,…
26 November 2025, 9:27 am
Transport leaders warn parents as schools close, campaigns intensify
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, activity across the country is rising on two fronts: the political campaign trail and preparations for learners returning home for third-term holidays. While presidential candidates continue to traverse…
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…
21 October 2025, 9:13 pm
EC confirms new dates for 2026 elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the successful nomination of presidential candidates last month, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, today reconfirmed that the nomination exercise for Members of Parliament will take place tomorrow and Thursday at the…
11 October 2025, 7:27 pm
NUP unveils 11 point manifesto ahead of 2026 general elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, political parties continue to move across the country outlining their plans for the nation. Following the National Resistance Movement (NRM) manifesto launch on September 29, 2025, where the ruling…
7 October 2025, 5:41 pm
JEEMA calls for opposition unity after Kyagulanyi’s remarks in Bugiri
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has called for unity among opposition forces following remarks by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who urged voters in Bugiri Municipality to replace incumbent Member of Parliament and JEEMA President, Hon. Asuman…
30 September 2025, 2:17 pm
NRM launches 2026–31 manifesto, vows to “Protect the Gains”
By Ronald Ssemagonja The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) yesterday unveiled its manifesto for the 2026–2031 term under the theme “Protecting the Gains.” The launch was led by the party’s Secretary General, Richard Todwong, who highlighted achievements registered since 1986…
24 September 2025, 3:43 pm
Nandala, Bobi, and Muntu among eight duly nominated presidential candidates
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has officially been nominated to contest in the 2026 general elections, promising to revive Uganda’s struggling economy if elected. Mafabi, nominated at the Electoral Commission…