The Electoral Commission (EC) has disqualified Daniel Mulirire, the sole remaining rival to Moses Magogo, citing failure to attach proof of resignation from public service at the time of nomination, a move that has sparked sharp criticism from opposition figures and former Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga. In a statement, the EC said Mr Mulirire,…
Entebbe – The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed the arrival of presidential and parliamentary ballot papers ahead of the 2026 General Election. At least 193 pallets of presidential ballot papers arrived on Christmas Eve, a delivery witnessed by representatives of presidential candidates, political parties, accredited election observers, and members of the media. Parliamentary…
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…
The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni have jointly underscored the need for peaceful conduct during the forthcoming elections, urging Ugandans to vote calmly and leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots. Attorney General Kiwanuka’s remarks followed questions raised by Members of…