Gov’t, Private Sector Assure Investors of peace and Smooth Elections
Heads of government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs), together with private sector leaders, have assured Ugandans and investors that business operations and public services will continue uninterrupted during this week’s elections. They called for calm, responsible conduct by citizens and professional journalism. Speaking at a media briefing held at the
Museveni advocates for commercial agriculture and tourism
President Yoweri Museveni has called on Kasese residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese and the country at large. He noted that the
2026 Elections: How the president elect will be declared
The Electoral Commission will declare the winner of the presidential election within 48 hours after polling ends, chairperson Simon Byabakama has said. Byabakama told journalists on Monday, January 12, 2026, that results will first be announced at district tally centres before being transmitted to the national tally centre in Lubowa,
At Last: Besigye Backs Bobi Wine’s Candidature Ahead of Elections
Four-time former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye has officially endorsed the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, ahead of the Thursday elections. Besigye’s endorsement comes just four days before the national polls. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January
NUP Mobiliser Habib Buwembo Arrested Ahead of 2026 Elections
Tension is mounting ahead of the 2026 general elections following the arrest of Habib Buwembo, the Head of Mobilisation for the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP). Buwembo was taken into custody along with Ronald Katabala and Josephine Nakakembo, police confirmed on Tuesday. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala said
Former Nigeria President Goodluck Leads 84 Election Observers Ahead of Elections
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has arrived in Uganda ahead of the country’s general elections. Uganda heads to the polls on January 15, 2026, following the expiration of the five-year term of legislators and the president. Jonathan is leading a team of 84 election observers from the African Union
Museveni Declares two Public Holidays Ahead of General Elections
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026, as public holidays ahead of the upcoming general elections. Uganda is set to head to the polls on January 15, 2026, in accordance with the Constitution, which mandates that every five years the President and Members of Parliament renew their
NRM Youth Threaten to Boycott Presidential Polls Over Unreleased Funds
As the country gears up for the presidential elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Youth Council has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to party leaders following their failure to release Shs 3.6 billion to facilitate the council’s activities. The ultimatum was issued at Sheron Hotel in Makerere-Kikoni, where leaders vowed
Court Throws Out Ssekikubo Case Against Rwashande Nomination
The High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament Theodore Ssekikubo challenging the nomination of Brig. Gen. Emmanuel Rwashande. Last month, Ssekikubo dragged the Electoral Commission, Brig. Gen. Rwashande Emmanuel, and Aryaija Gracious to court, challenging Rwashande’s nomination on grounds that he failed to submit
Prisoners, Ugandans in Diaspora Miss out on 2026 General Elections
Prisoners and Ugandans living in the diaspora are set to miss the upcoming 2026 general election, Daily Star has learned. The revelation was made by Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The revelation comes barely two weeks to the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. In June
