Gen Muhoozi Taps SFC to Guard 2026 Presidential Candidates
In a bold shift from electoral tradition, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has declared that the Special Forces Command (SFC), the elite military unit long entrusted with presidential security will now be solely responsible for guarding all presidential candidates in the 2026 general elections. The announcement, made via
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
EC Launches Nationwide Special Interest Group Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched a week-long nationwide election exercise for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), starting with sub-county level voting for senior citizens aged 60 and above. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the elections are taking place across all sub-counties, town councils, and municipal divisions throughout Uganda. The
Electoral Commission Commends Older Persons and PwDs for Peaceful Village Elections
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has extended appreciation to Uganda’s Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their exemplary conduct during the recently concluded village-level elections. Earlier this month, the EC began the electoral process for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which includes Older Persons, PwDs,
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Begin with Elder Power Consolidation
Uganda has launched the first phase of the 2026 general elections today not with youth rallies or fiery debates, but with an unexpected uprising: the election of village committees for older persons across more than 71,000 villages. The exercise, part of what the Electoral Commission insists is a road map,
Uganda Sets SIGs Election Timeline as 2025/2026 General Polls Approach
With the 2025/2026 General Elections on the horizon, Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out a detailed roadmap for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections. Targeting Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Youth, these polls aim to deepen inclusivity and strengthen grassroots representation in governance. According to a press
People’s Front for Freedom Gets Official Nod from Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially granted the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) a certificate of registration, formally recognizing it as a political party after more than six months of deliberations. Last month, the EC published a gazette notice announcing that the promoters of the PFF had applied for registration
Nalukoola Files Notice of Appeal After Court Voids Kawempe North Seat
City lawyer Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola is set to appeal the High Court ruling that nullified his election as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. The High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi challenged the outcome of the
Electoral Commission: We shall not appeal court ruling nullifying Nalukoola’s Election Victory
The Electoral Commission has announced it will not appeal the court ruling that nullified the election of Luyimbazi Nalukoola as Member of Parliament for Kawempe Division North. Earlier today, the High Court annulled Nalukoola’s election following a petition filed by Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Nambi had
EC Gazettes Application to Register People’s Front for Freedom
The Electoral Commission has officially gazetted an application by the promoters of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) to register it as a political party. “Notice is hereby given by the Electoral Commission, in accordance with the Political Parties and Organisations Act, of an application for registration by the People’s
