The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released an updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming 27 parties as cleared to operate and participate in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
In a statement, the EC said the register update was conducted in accordance with the Political Parties and Organisations Act, which mandates all political parties to maintain functional offices, leadership structures, and official contact information.
“The Commission wishes to notify the public that only political parties listed in the updated register are legally recognized and authorized to conduct political activities in Uganda,” the EC stated, emphasizing that the move is aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability ahead of the polls.
Uganda now has 27 officially recognized political parties, ranging from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to established opposition groups and emerging political outfits. The EC noted that the register includes details such as party headquarters, leadership, and contacts to facilitate public reference.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a level playing field for all registered parties and urged them to adhere to legal guidelines in their activities.
“As we approach the 2026 general elections, the Commission calls upon political parties to comply with the law and to conduct their activities peacefully, responsibly, and within the established legal framework,” the statement added.
List of Recognized Political Parties:
National Resistance Movement (NRM)
People’s Progressive Party (PPP)
Forum for Integrity in Leadership (FIL)
Republican Women and Youth Party (RWYP)
National Peasants’ Party (NPP)
Uganda Economic Party (UEP)
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)
Conservative Party (CP)
National Unity Platform (NUP)
Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU)
National Convention for Democracy (NCD)
Liberal Democratic Transparency (LDT)
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC)
Justice Forum (JEEMA)
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM)
Democratic Party (DP)
National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) – formerly People’s United Movement (PUM)
Society for Peace and Development (SPD)
People’s Development Party (PDP)
Congress Service Volunteers Organisation (COSEVO)
Activist Party (AP)
Democratic Front – formerly Green Partisan Party (GPP)
Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA)
Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP)
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT)
People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)
The EC is expected to continue monitoring the operations of all registered parties to ensure compliance and readiness as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections.
