Nomination of NUP’s Presidential Candidate Hangs in Balance-Electoral Commission

Now NUP has only this weekend to submit the remaining number of signatures if Kyagulanyi is to be on the ballot come January 2026. Kwagalakwe Primary School Defies All Odds, Shines in a Sea of Challenges The National Unity Platform’s (NUP) top leadership are working in a panicky mood following the notice from the Electoral […]

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 […]

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 […]

Drama as NRM Present Two Endorsed Candidates on One Electoral Position

Ssebbaale accused Gasheegu of rigging their party election and he filed a petition at the NRM set tribunal which released the ruling a bit late but in the petitioners’ favour. Drama ensued at Mukono Electoral Commission offices on Friday as the nomination of the LC5 and Mayoral aspiring candidates were close to conclusion following the […]

Lukooya, Over 50 Others Nominated for Mukono District Local Gov’t Positions

Nassuuna lamented the level of timidity among women which she said keeps them behind and away from contesting for direct election, leaving the positions solely for men. Nambooze Advises NUP Flag Rejects to Stand as People Power Candidates On day one of the Electoral Commission’s nominations in Mukono district, over 50 aspiring candidates vying for […]

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 […]

Electoral Commission Breaks Ground for sh400bn New Headquarters

Justice Simon Byabakama, the Electoral Commission chairperson, stated that the National Housing and Construction Company has assured them that the facility will be ready to accommodate the forthcoming presidential nominations in September, with some structures already in place. Gov’t Bans Sale of Alcohol in Supermarkets, Online, Residential Areas The Electoral Commission has launched the construction […]

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