He reminded voters that by staying away from the exercise, they are actually denying themselves service delivery which he said he has been promising to bring once in office. Contestants in Mukono district’s sub-county chairmanship elections have complained about low voter turnout, attributing it to relaxed response from voters. They have appealed to the Electoral […]
A major setback has hit the National Unity Platform (NUP) party after the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified its flag bearer for the Nakaseke North Constituency, Geoffrey Kayanja, sparking fresh debate about the nomination process and the fairness of the electoral system ahead of the 2025 General Parliamentary Elections. Kayanja’s removal from the race is seen […]
“The beauty with these kits is that they have the ability to work in areas where there is no electricity and no communication network. They have spare batteries which will enable them to work for long hours also in areas not connected to the power grid,” he said. The Electoral Commission (EC) has received 60,000 […]
“I have heard of some RDCs who go on and block presidential candidates from campaigning in some places, that is none of their business, if they do not know what falls under their dockets, let them resign and go to start rearing ducks,” Justice Byabakama said. Police in Hoima have blocked the Forum For Democratic […]
President Museveni’s campaigns will run under the theme: “Protecting the Gains, Making a Qualitative Leap into High Middle-Income Status”. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today been nominated as a Presidential candidate in the 2026 general elections. The ceremony took place at the Electoral Commission (EC) offices in Lubowa, Wakiso District, where Justice Simon Byabakama, the […]
Meanwhile, trucks full of supporters travelling from upcountry to join President Museveni at Kololo Ceremonial ground where he is slated to hold his first rally after nomination continue to flock in, causing a heavy traffic jam along highways entering Kampala. DNA Undresses Pr. Mulinde’s Wife, Two Children Sired Out of Wedlock President Yoweri Museveni […]
“This is to inform you that the National Unity Platform party aspiring candidate is scheduled to be nominated on 24th September, 2025 at 2.00 p.m. Please do take note of the scheduled timeline above and inform the party aspiring candidate accordingly,” Byabakama’s communication to NUP Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya reads. Kabaka Mutebi Calls For […]
According to the EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, the nomination exercise for the presidential candidates is set for September 23–24, 2025. As the preparations for 2026 general elections are in high gear, the Electoral Commission (EC) is working hand in hard to make itself ready for the national exercise. The commission has imported brand-new Toyota […]
Returning Officer Charles Rebero confirmed Ssempala’s disqualification noting that the commission had no legal basis to accept an incomplete nomination. Prime Minister Nabbanja Booed at Kyabazinga’s 11th Coronation Anniversary An informal sector business operator dealing in plastic bags who had hoped to jump to the-prestigious position of Mayor for Mityana Municipality had all his hopes […]
“Although the Commission requires only 100 signatures from 98 districts, we were overwhelmed by so many people who wanted to give us signatures from every corner of Uganda. We thank every citizen who signed the forms. Uganda is ready for Change!” The National Unity Platform (NUP) has today presented to the Electoral Commission (EC) signatures […]