President Museveni Nominated, Seeking 7th Presidential Term

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 […]

EC Clears Kyagulanyi’s Presidential Nomination, Pushed from Tuesday to Wednesday

“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 […]

Electoral Commission Imports Toyota Land Cruisers for Presidential Candidates’ Security Details

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 […]

Seconder’s Late Arrival Leads to Disqualification of Mayoral Aspirant

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 […]

NUP Presents Signatures Supporting Kyagulanyi’s Presidential Bid to EC

“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 […]

EC Chair Byabakama Bans Fundraising Functions, Issues Directives to Aspirants

Byabakama clarified that the law vests authority in him to disqualify any aspirant who, once convicted beyond doubt, is found guilty of bribing voters. Teachers Support No-Beginning-Of-Term-Exams Policy All fundraising functions including those organized by religious and other public institutions, have been put to a halt up to the end of the election period next […]

EC Announces Dates for Nominating Presidential Candidates

Over eight political parties picked forms and they include the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), which picked forms for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama has issued the dates for the nomination of presidential candidates for 2026 general elections. Justice Byabakama says the presidential candidates’ nomination will be conducted on […]

51 Ugandans Pick Nomination Forms to Run For Presidency on First Day

He clarified that at this point, what is required is for the people who have shown interest to take the nomination forms and secure signatures from 98 districts across the country. 24yr-Old UCU Law Student to Contest for Presidency The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 51 Ugandans have picked the nomination forms for the […]

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