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
Internet Shutdown: Bobi Wine Endorses Bitchat App Ahead of 2026 Elections
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine has unveiled Bitchat, an application his supporters are expected to use in case the internet is shut down during the 2026 elections On November 29, 2025, Bobi Wine urged his supporters to prepare alternative means of communication
Hearing of Ssekikubo, Rwashande petition kicks off at High Court
The hearing of an electoral petition against the National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate for the Lwemiyaga County seat, Brigadier General (Rtd) Emmanuel Rwashande, has kicked off at the High Court. In December, Lwemiyaga County MP Theodore Ssekikubo petitioned the court, challenging Rwashande’s nomination and academic qualifications after the Electoral Commission
Archbishop Kaziimba preaches Peace and Tolerance Ahead of Elections
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has urged both political actors and voters to embrace peace, tolerance, and mutual respect, warning that political competition should not come at the cost of national unity. Speaking during the Christmas service at All Saints Church, Archbishop Kaziimba drew parallels
Who are the 16 unopposed NRM MPs
The Electoral Commission has declared National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Byamukama Fred unopposed as the Member of Parliament for Bugangaizi West Constituency. Byamukama was declared by Honest Baguma, the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District. “I, Honest Baguma, being the Returning Officer for Kakumiro Electoral District, pursuant to Section 31(1)(b)
EC Receives Over 21 Million Presidential Ballot Papers
The Electoral Commission has received 193 pallets of presidential ballot papers ahead of the 2026 general elections. The ballot papers were printed by Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing, a Dubai-based firm, and transported by Network Aviation Group. The consignment was officially received by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice
