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5 January 2026, 8:54 pm
Museveni defends PDM in Lubaga as NUP decries Makindye nomination
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer, President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni, accompanied by his wife, the Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, stated that the party’s goal is to ensure all Ugandans achieve prosperity…
31 December 2025, 5:09 pm
Byabakama reaffirms EC commitment to free and fair elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting free and fair elections as Uganda enters the final phase of the 2026 general election campaigns. Speaking during his end-of-year…
30 December 2025, 12:44 pm
Police issue fireworks guidelines as EC dismisses voter register claims
By Ronald Ssemagonja As the year draws to a close, fireworks are traditionally used in many countries to usher in the New Year. Against this backdrop, the Uganda Police Force has issued clear guidelines regulating the use of fireworks during…
26 December 2025, 11:29 am
Electoral Commission receives presidential and parliamentary ballot papers ahead…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The 1995 Constitution of the Republic of Uganda (as amended) mandates the Electoral Commission, under Article 61, clause (1), to ensure that regular, free, and fair elections are held, and to organise, conduct, and supervise elections and…
17 December 2025, 5:03 pm
UPC’s Jimmy Akena apologises and delivers christmas message as EC tests BVVK
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president, Hon. Jimmy Akena, has apologised to anyone who may have been affected by his actions during recent political engagements. Akena, who had been seeking nomination as a presidential candidate, stated that…
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…
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…
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…
27 October 2025, 6:50 pm
Wakiso electoral chief warns candidates to follow campaign guidelines
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Wakiso District Returning Officer, Tulbert Musinguzi, has urged all candidates contesting for parliamentary seats to strictly follow the electoral laws and security guidelines issued by the Electoral Commission. Musinguzi said this will help prevent confusion…
23 October 2025, 11:00 am
Nomination of members of parliament kicks off successfully across the country
By Ronald Ssemagonja The long-awaited day for aspiring Members of Parliament to be nominated across the country officially came to pass yesterday. According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the first day of the exercise was successful. In Katakwi district, the…