The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced a temporary suspension of National ID distribution at the sub-county level starting Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with all registration equipment withdrawn and returned to NIRA offices. Additionally, NIRA’s head office in Kololo will remain closed on January 14, 15, and 16, coinciding with Uganda’s presidential and…
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has reassured Ugandans of continued stability and security as the country heads into the critical voting period, saying the State remains fully in control of the situation. Speaking ahead of polling day, Maj. Gen. Henry Masiko, the Chief Political Commissar of the UPDF, said government institutions are functioning normally,…
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commenced patrols in Kampala ahead of voting day, stating that the deployment is intended to ensure public safety during the election period. According to the Acting Defence Public Information Officer, Col. Chris Magezi, the military is working jointly with the police to prevent violence and protect lives and…
With just a day to Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections, Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. (Rtd) Abubakher Jeje Odongo has issued a stern warning against any attempts to subvert the democratic process, saying those who try to rig the polls do so at their own peril. Speaking during an interview on NTV’s “Morning At NTV”, Gen….