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2 July 2026, 9:39 am
Political parties prepare for local and women council elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the Electoral Commission’s announcement of the Local Council (LC I and LC II) and Women Council elections, which are set to commence this month, political parties have begun preparations aimed at securing the highest number of…
12 June 2026, 6:39 pm
EC releases Kalangala by-election guidelines as campaigns begin
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission, through its spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, has today released the guidelines to be followed during the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. The seat fell vacant following the death of Hon. Hellen Nakimuli in…
27 January 2026, 2:39 pm
Government defends arrests and internet shutdown during elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Information, Communication and National Guidance, Hon. Chris Baryomunsi, has briefed the country on the recently concluded elections, explaining why some individuals were arrested during the electoral period. Speaking to the media at the Uganda…
22 January 2026, 11:56 am
Low voter turnout marks Kampala lord mayor and councillor elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission (EC) spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi, has urged eligible voters to turn out in large numbers and participate in today’s polling for the positions of Lord Mayor, district councillors, and other local government posts, following reports…
20 January 2026, 10:38 am
RPP President General addresses nation after elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The President General of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP), Mr Bulira, on Monday addressed the nation following the recently concluded general elections, outlining the party’s performance and its way forward. The address was delivered at the party’s…
19 January 2026, 1:55 pm
DF rejects election results, cites widespread malpractice
By Ronald Ssemagonja The leadership of the Democratic Front (DF) political party on Monday addressed the media at their headquarters in Kampala, rejecting the outcome of the recently concluded general elections, in which all party candidates, including the party president,…
18 January 2026, 11:29 am
Museveni declared President-elect as Ugandans react to election outcome
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the declaration of Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni Kaguta as the newly elected President of the Republic of Uganda by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, yesterday at the Commission’s headquarters in Lubowa, Makindye…
13 January 2026, 12:25 pm
EC Chairperson outlines election day dos and don’ts as campaigns end
By Ronald Ssemagonja As campaigns for presidential and parliamentary candidates officially ended nationwide today, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, held a press conference at the Commission’s headquarters in Kampala, outlining the rules and guidelines…
10 January 2026, 10:31 am
EC trains stakeholders as 15–16 January declared public holidays for elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Returning Officer for Kampala District, Jennifer Kobutungi, has explained why the Commission conducted a stakeholders’ training ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Speaking to the media yesterday in Kampala, Kobutungi said the workshop brought…
9 January 2026, 12:08 pm
EC dispatches polling materials as NRM women launch campaign initiative
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of preparations for a smooth and transparent electoral process, the Electoral Commission today flagged off and dispatched polling materials to 12 districts in the first phase of distribution for the 2026 General Elections. The exercise…