All posts tagged "Electoral Commission"

Ssenyonyi’s Nakawa West bid faces High Court test as judge sets hearing date

The High Court has fixed January 7, 2026, to hear a petition challenging Joel Ssenyonyi’s nomination for Nakawa West constituency, raising uncertainty...

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Sarah Bireete sent to Luzira for unlawfully accessing EC voter data

Court in Kampala has remanded governance activist Sarah Bireete to Luzira Prison over alleged unlawful access to Electoral Commission voters’ data. Bail...

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From Commission to ‘Omission’: Byabakama washing away last glimpse of democracy ahead of 2026 polls

As Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, a wave of late-stage candidate denominations raises serious questions about the Electoral Commission’s credibility, fairness,...

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AGAIN! EC axes Minister Kasaija challenger in latest blow to NUP

Kibaale, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has yet again de-nominated another National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, this time Ategeka Christopher from the...

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Bobi Wine cries foul as EC de-nominates NUP’s Ntanda Shalif in Isingiro North

Isingiro, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has annulled the nomination of opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ntanda Shalif Bin Hakim for...

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Court sets date for ruling on Walukaga’s appeal in Busiro East race

Kampala, Uganda: The Court in Kampala has set December 22 as the date to deliver its ruling in a petition challenging the...

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Walukaga kicked out of Busiro East race over lack of academic papers

Wakiso, Uganda: The Uganda Electoral Commission has disqualified musician-turned politician Mathias Walukaga from contesting in the 2026 Parliamentary elections for Busiro East...

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EC dustbins Ivan Bwowe’s petition, says Nakawa West nominations valid

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has thrown out a petition filed by lawyer and parliamentary aspirant Ivan Bwowe seeking to nullify the...

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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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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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