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Electoral Commission
14 August 2025, 11:27 am
Museveni’s team collects nomination forms as over 75 join presidential race
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 11 August 2025, the Electoral Commission officially began issuing nomination forms to Ugandans intending to stand for the presidency in the forthcoming 2026 general elections. According to the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, the exercise…
30 July 2025, 4:24 pm
Nabbanja launches EC headquarters as FDC president exits race
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, has today officially launched the construction of the new Electoral Commission (EC) headquarters at Lubowa–Lweza, Makindye-Ssabagabo Division, in Kampala District. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Nabbanja commended the…
23 July 2025, 6:25 pm
NRM chair warns against disrupting mayor, LCV elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning to individuals intending to disrupt tomorrow’s elections for Mayor and Local Council V (LCV) positions. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters…
22 July 2025, 6:17 pm
UYD storms electoral commission offices over party leadership dispute; four arre…
By Ronald Ssemagonja A group of Democratic Party (DP) leaders under the Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) has today gathered at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala, demanding a meeting with the Commission’s Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, over what they describe…
8 July 2025, 8:43 pm
Journalists trained on reporting about special interest groups
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has conducted a half-day training session for journalists from various districts, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to report on Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The training aimed to enhance journalists’…
18 June 2025, 11:29 pm
EC urges presidential, MP, and local council hopefuls to prepare
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, speaking to journalists at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala today, confirmed that no individual will be declared duly nominated for any position without fulfilling all the required…
17 June 2025, 8:16 pm
PM Nabbanja, Tayebwa, Ruth Aceng, Gen. Ali duly nominated
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the completion of the expression of interest exercise for various positions in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, the party’s Electoral Commission has today launched the next phase of the process—nominating members who fulfilled the requirements…
16 June 2025, 4:34 pm
Speaker Among officially nominated by the NRM party electoral commission
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Electoral Commission chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has duly nominated the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, and declared her the sole candidate for Bukedea, as her opponent did not qualify.…
15 May 2025, 3:48 pm
NRM unveils programme, youth urged to shun bad habits
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Dr. Tanga Odoi, earlier this week released the party’s program for upcoming activities, urging party members to actively participate. “The Commission wishes to inform the country…
4 May 2025, 11:49 am
Journalists threaten to boycott general elections if EC ignores demands
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day to be celebrated annually on May 3rd. This followed recommendations by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during their General Assembly. The…