Busoga East, Uganda: Police in the Busoga East policing region have assured the public of a secure electoral process as the country heads into the January 15 general elections, revealing that 66 political and electoral offences have so far been registered and investigated across the region.
The assurance comes amid a spike in reported incidents ranging from failure to observe electoral rules and security guidelines to political clashes and targeted attacks in several districts within Busoga, prompting heightened security deployments.
Addressing the media, Micheal Kasadha, the Busoga East Regional Police Spokesperson, said police are fully committed to ensuring peaceful elections and holding offenders accountable.
“Since the beginning of this electoral period, we have investigated 66 political and electoral offences, a clear manifestation that our determination is demonstrated through action,” ASP Kasadha said. “We urge all candidates and other stakeholders to report all politically motivated incidents to police for investigations and possible prosecution.”
Kasadha said police remain focused on undoing misinformation and negative speculation surrounding election security, which he said is sometimes deliberately spread by political actors.
He criticised the tendency by some candidates to publicise allegations without formally reporting incidents to security agencies, noting that this undermines investigations.
“Unfortunately, some candidates have made it a habit of merely grumbling and apportioning blame without seeking official security intervention. There cannot be any solution to mere talk without formally reporting incidents,” Kasadha said.
He urged candidates who feel frustrated by responses at lower police units to escalate their complaints to senior command structures.
“We appeal to those who are not satisfied with our services at the lower levels to address their matters to the Regional Police Commander,” he added.
Kasadha reiterated police commitment to engaging all stakeholders, including political parties, candidates and community leaders, to maintain calm as polling day approaches, warning that individuals found engaging in violence or electoral malpractice will face the law.
Uganda is set to hold presidential and parliamentary elections on January 15, 2026, with the Electoral Commission projecting 17,658,527 registered voters nationwide.
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