Electoral Commission Begins Hearing Nomination Petitions
The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced hearings for petitions filed by candidates who were denied nomination for district chairperson, mayoral, and councillor positions. According to the EC, a total of 60 petitions were submitted following the conclusion of the nomination process last week. The hearings are being presided over by
Mao’s wife, Lukwago, and Balimwezo Faceoff for Kampala Lord Mayor Seat
The Kampala Lord Mayoral race is heating up as the Electoral Commission officially nominates Beatrice Mao, wife of Democratic Party (DP) President General and Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, to contest for the position on the DP ticket. Mao was nominated by Christine Mugerwa Kasule Gloria, and
Electoral Commission Justifies Budget Needs for Presidential Nomination Process
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under the spotlight after acknowledging significant expenditure on presidential nomination materials, despite providing no clear figures to back up the spending. Speaking at the EC headquarters in Kampala’s Industrial Area, commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi defended the costs, urging Parliament to fast-track approval of the
2026 Elections: Students, Boda-Boda Rider Among 51 Aspirants as Presidential Race Kicks Off
Uganda’s political engines are revving—and fast. Just hours after the Electoral Commission (EC) opened the gates for presidential nominations, 51 hopefuls had already thrown their hats into the ring, marking the busiest first day in the country’s electoral history. Among those stepping forward are six women, 45 men and an
Electoral Commission Revises Nomination Schedule for 2025/26 General Elections
In a move aimed at streamlining the nomination process ahead of the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a revised schedule for both parliamentary and local government nominations. The changes, outlined in a press statement by EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, reflect efforts to ensure clarity,
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,
