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By Jumah Kakomo The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has officially announced January 15, 2026, as the polling date for Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections. EC Sets Dates for Presidential and Parliamentary Election 2 The announcement was made today by IEC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama at the commission’s headquarters in Kampala, just hours ahead of the parliamentary nomination process scheduled for …

ADJUMANI-President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, concluded his campaign trail in the West Nile sub-region with a strong message centered on peace, development, and wealth creation. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing people of Adjumani on Monday Addressing thousands of supporters in Adjumani District on Monday, the President reiterated that peace must be followed by tangible …

NAIROBI, Kenya- On Thursday, 9th October 2025, Uganda marked its 63rd Independence Anniversary with the main celebrations were held at Kololo Independence grounds with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the Guest of Honor. Hilary Musoke Kisanja (courtesy photo) On the other hand, Ugandans in various parts of the world celebrated independence in different countries, in different styles. In Kenya, the …

The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anita Annet Among, this afternoon addressed a rally in Buyende District as Busoga Sub-region prepares to welcome H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Flag Bearer, who is currently on a nationwide campaign trail. In her remarks, the Speaker sensitized the community on the various wealth …

by AdminOctober 6, 2025October 6, 20250 Share0 The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Anita Annet Among, this afternoon addressed a rally in Buyende District as Busoga Sub-region prepares to welcome H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM Presidential Flag Bearer, who is currently on a nationwide campaign …

By Kabuye Ronald The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the Electoral Commission’s decision to block him from contesting in the 2026 presidential elections under the UPC banner. Akena, alongside fellow aspirant Adim Dennis Enapu, was disqualified during the nomination process after the Commission ruled that neither candidate …

By Robert Segawa The Uganda Police has issued a directive to all territorial commanders to immediately stop presidential candidates from moving in convoys and processions, citing increased cases of lawlessness and road safety violations. Police Ban Convoys and Processions by Presidential Candidates Amid Rising Road Safety Concerns 13 This follows a serious accident involving supporters of the National Unity Platform …

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The Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) party supporters in Mbale city yesterday staged a demonstrations accusing the Electoral Commission (EC) of frustrating nomination bid for their presidential candidate, Dr Keddi Steven Zulumba through late communication on the verification of supporters. Addressing Media yesterday evening Ali Muyinda,  the spokesperson of Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM) said that as the party, they acknowledge that …

KAMPALA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, was on Wednesday officially nominated as a candidate in Uganda’s 2026 presidential election. Kyagulanyi, who rose to national prominence during the 2021 elections when he challenged long-serving President Yoweri Museveni, successfully fulfilled all the legal requirements outlined under the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179. His …