All posts tagged "Electoral Commission"

21.6 million Ugandans to vote in 2026 elections, EC says

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that Uganda now has 21,681,491 registered voters ahead of the 2026 General Elections, with...

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The dos and don’ts MP, LC contestants must abide by as campaigns kick off

Kampala, Uganda: The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has issued a fresh set of campaign guidelines as the 2026 general elections...

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Ex-Minister Akol breaks silence on withdrawal from Bukedea MP race

Akol served as Minister of Internal Affairs from 2015 to 2016 and represented Bukedea District as Woman MP for ten years before...

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2026 Polls: Adjumani EC, police harmonize campaigns to prevent election clashes

Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani District Electoral Commission has unveiled its official campaign roadmap for the 2026 General Election, calling on all candidates...

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Uganda Politics

Musumbas among big names cleared as 33 vie for Kamuli, Buyende parliamentary seats

Kamuli, Uganda: Former Housing Minister Isaac Isanga Musumba and ex-wife Proscovia Salaamu Musumba, a veteran opposition politician Proscovia Night Salam Musumba were...

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LIST: Incumbents dominate Iganga nominations as 34 vie for 2026 parliamentary seats

Iganga, Uganda: At least 34 candidates have been duly nominated to contest for Parliamentary seats in Iganga District, marking one of the...

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Uganda Politics

Full List: 23 candidates cleared for parliamentary races in Kibuku ahead of 2026 elections

Kibuku, Uganda: A total of 23 candidates have been confirmed to contest for three parliamentary positions in Kibuku District ahead of Uganda’s...

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APAC: Nine cleared to contest parliamentary seats in 2026 elections

Apac, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has cleared nine candidates to contest for various Parliamentary seats in Apac District, setting the stage for...

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ZOMBO: D’Ujanga, Adong, among eight nominated for 2026 Parliamentary race

Zombo, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) Wednesday cleared eight parliamentary aspirants in Zombo District for the Okoro County, Ora County, and Woman...

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EC postpones polling date again for presidential, parliamentary elections, see why!

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has announced January 15, 2026, as the new polling date for the Presidential and...

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Court throws out Akena’s case against EC over 2026 presidency

Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition by Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) president Jimmy James Akena challenging the...

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LIST: Eight confirmed for 2026 presidential race; no female, no independent candidates

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially cleared eight candidates for Uganda’s 2025/2026 Presidential Elections, following nominations held on September 23...

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Uganda Politics

Three candidates, including Museveni, nominated on Day One; Bobi Wine, Mafabi set for today

Lweza, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that three presidential candidates were successfully nominated on the first day of the 2026...

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Bobi Wine nomination deferred to September 24 to avoid clash with Museveni schedule

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has deferred the nomination of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flagbearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu,...

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Police deploys heavy traffic, security measures for 2026 Presidential Nominations

Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda Police Force has announced tough traffic and security measures ahead of the 2026 presidential nominations scheduled for Tuesday,...

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Only Museveni, Nandala cleared so far for 2026 presidential nominations

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairman, and Forum...

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NUP confirms Bobi Wine nomination on after securing missing signatures

Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has declared readiness to nominate its party principal, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine, for...

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LIST: Museveni, Bobi among 35 cleared as EC begins verification of nomination signatures

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that a total of 35 presidential aspirants have successfully submitted supporter signatures...

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NUP’s Nubian Li arrested as police crackdown on opposition escalates

Kampala, Uganda: Musician and Nakawa Division Mayor aspirant Ali Buken, popularly known as Nubian Li, has been arrested shortly after his nomination...

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FULL LIST: EC releases register of recognized political parties ahead of 2026 elections

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming the entities...

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EC sets new dates in revised roadmap for 2026 presidential, parliamentary elections

Kampala, Uganda: The Independent Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) has revised key dates for nomination of candidates across various levels of the...

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EC boss Byabakama explains change in 2026 presidential nomination dates

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) announced Friday a rescheduling of the 2026 presidential nomination exercise, moving it two weeks earlier, a...

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