As Uganda’s general election campaign heats up ahead of polling day on January 15, 2026, a growing debate has emerged over whether voters should remain near polling stations after casting their ballots to observe the counting process and protect their votes. The conversation has drawn remarks from political figures, security leadership, legal authorities, and electoral…
Amuria — Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Abubaker Jeje Odongo has issued a stern warning to individuals intending to interfere with the integrity of the 2026 general elections, cautioning that those who attempt to rig the polls risk grave consequences. “Write your will in advance before you engage in election theft,” Odongo said while addressing journalists…
Human rights lawyer and civic activist Dr Sarah Bireete has drawn public attention to a new digital voter locator platform developed by young Ugandans, describing it as a civic innovation aimed at boosting voter participation ahead of the 2026 general elections. In a social media post, Dr Bireete said the platform, branded Fanon, enables voters…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially announced the polling dates for the 2026 elections, covering the Presidency, Members of Parliament, and Local Government Councils, including councillors representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The announcement follows Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. According to the schedule: 15th January 2026: Presidential elections and…
Members of Parliament in Uganda participated in a live demonstration of the Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK), gaining hands-on experience with the technology that will be used in the 2026 elections. The exercise, organised by the Electoral Commission, involved a mock polling station where MPs could observe how the BVVK operates in a real voting…