The Relevance of President Yoweri Museveni Beyond 2026
By 1986 Uganda was on the cusp of total collapse; Yoweri Museveni and his compatriots with AK 47s slung on their backs took power and totally repudiated the ills on Uganda’s political canvass that had obtained for decades; murders, despoliations, extra-judicial killings, debarment of cultural institutions, economic malaise as well
Electoral Commission Moves Presidential Nomination Dates
In a surprising shift that’s sure to stir political waters, the Electoral Commission has announced a sudden change to the 2025/2026 presidential nomination calendar—moving the key dates earlier by nearly two weeks. What was originally a straightforward nomination set for October 2nd and 3rd has now been brought forward to
Archbishop Ssemogerere: Uganda Must Not Repeat Mistakes of Political Violence in 2026 elections
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Kampala Archdiocese has called for peace and unity ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. His appeal came during the Martyrs Day celebrations held at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine. The Uganda Martyrs were a group of 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts to Christianity who were
Museveni Endorses Ofwono Opondo’s Move into Elective Politics
President Yoweri Museveni has given the green light for Ofwono Opondo, Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, to enter elective politics, Daily Star has learned. Last month, Opondo officially resigned from his position, announcing his intention to contest in the 2026 general elections. “Last evening at State House Nakasero,
How to Remotely Verify Your Voter Details
To save voters from the hassle of transportation costs and long queues, the Electoral Commission now allows registered voters to verify their details remotely and at their convenience. Voters can confirm their registration information online by visiting the Electoral Commission’s website and entering their National Identification Number (NIN). After submitting
2026 Elections: Electoral Commission Sets New Dates for Display of Voters Register
Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has announced revised dates for the display of the National Voters Register and Registers for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections. The Electoral Commission, mandated under Section 26 of the Electoral Commission Act to compile, maintain,
