EC Receives 60,000 Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has received the first batch of 60,000 Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) at Entebbe International Airport following their arrival in the country last night. The kits will be used during the 2026 General Elections to biometrically verify every voter
EC Reopens Nominations After Candidate Deaths
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reopened nominations for several local government seats following a series of mysterious candidate deaths that have shaken preparations for the 2026 general elections. In a press release issued on October 23, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama described the decision as a response to the
EC Nominates Vice President Alupo for Katakwi Woman MP Seat
The Vice President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, was this morning duly nominated to contest for the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament seat on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. The Vice President was nominated by the Katakwi District Returning Officer, Stephen Makubuya, at the Electoral Commission offices. The Electoral
EC nominates over 45 Parliamentary Aspirants in Kampala
The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that 46 parliamentary aspirants were nominated on the first day of the nomination exercise in Kampala, marking a strong start to the race for the 2026 general elections. Makindye East Constituency recorded the highest number of nominations with 11 aspirants, followed by Nakawa East
Nomination of candidates for 2026 Parliamentary Elections kicks off
The nomination of candidates for the 2026 Parliamentary Elections has officially kicked off at various regional offices of the Electoral Commission. The Electoral Commission designated Wednesday, October 22, and Thursday, October 23, 2025, as the official nomination dates for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. “The nominations
EC sets date for presidential elections
Electoral Commission (EC) has set January 15, 2026, as the date for electing Uganda’s next president. Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Commission (EC), made the announcement EC headquarters in Kampala while addressing journalists. He noted that all presidential campaigns will stop 48 hours prior to the polling date. The
Kakeeka Ground: Inside Police Standoff with Bobi Wine
As the clock ticks towards the January 15, 2025 polling day, police clashed with presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, ahead of his rally in Kakumiro District. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. when Bobi Wine arrived in Nalweyo Town Council, Kakumiro District, where traffic police
Police Arrest NUP Supporters Ahead of Bobi Wine Rally
At least 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) were arrested ahead of a scheduled campaign rally by presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson SSP Patrick Onyango, the group was apprehended for allegedly blocking the Mityana Highway. Although Kyagulanyi
Bobi Wine: Some presidential Opponents Are ‘Fake’ Candidates
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has revealed that some opposition presidential candidates are fake. Kyagulanyi said some of the opposition presidential candidates are fake and planted by the ruling government. Earlier this week, the Electoral Commission cleared eight candidates to
Bobi Wine: Be My Shield, Courage and Strength Ahead of 2026 Elections
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, and president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has called on his supporters to be his “shield, eye, courage, and strength” as Uganda heads into the 2026 presidential elections. Kyagulanyi made the remarks shortly after his official nomination as a presidential candidate
