All posts tagged "Electoral Commission Uganda"
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553Big StorySupreme Court throws out Kasibante bid to delay hearing of his presidential petition
Uganda’s Supreme Court has rejected Robert Kasibante’s request to delay his presidential election petition, allowing the hearing to proceed under constitutional timelines.
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569National‘One of the Best Elections’: ONC Boss Namyalo commends EC after voting for division mayors
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has voted in Kampala local government elections, praising smooth voting and improved BVVK performance.
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367Big Story2026 Elections: Museveni seeks dismissal of Kasibante petition for ‘lack of substance’
President Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss Robert Kasibante’s petition challenging the 2026 presidential election, insisting the polls were free,...
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583NewsBallot symbols mix-up disrupts Pakwach LC polls
Pakwach district council elections were disrupted after ballot papers in Panyimur Town Council were found to have swapped candidate names, photos and...
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367NewsBulira says his S.A tally centre showed he finished third in 2026 presidential race
RPP presidential candidate Frank Bulira Kabinga has rejected the 2026 election results, claiming his South Africa tally centre shows he finished third,...
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719Big StorySupreme Court dismisses last minute bid to halt Jan 15 polls
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to suspend Uganda’s 2026 general elections, ruling that the applicant lacked locus standi and...
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2.2KBig StoryMuseveni declares Jan 15, 16 as public holidays for national elections
President Museveni has declared January 15 and 16, 2026 public holidays under the Public Holidays Act to enable Ugandans to participate fully...
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645FeaturesLIST: EC outlines 7 key guidelines to follow on polling day
The Electoral Commission has outlined seven key guidelines every Ugandan voter must follow on polling day as the 2026 general elections kick...
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417CourtBwowe’s Nakawa West petition dismissed as audacious ‘attempt to sneak to parliament’
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed Ivan Bwowe’s petition seeking to block Nakawa Division West MP nominations, ruling it was an...
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483Uganda PoliticsEC throws out Nakawuki-backed petition, clears Lubyayi in heated Mawokota South race
The Electoral Commission has dismissed a petition allegedly backed by NRM Flag Bearer Suzan Nakawuki challenging John Bosco Lubyayi’s nomination for Mawokota...
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801Big StoryUCC shuts down FANON website for hacking into EC voter database
UCC has ordered internet service providers to block an unauthorised voter verification website linked to FANON, citing risks to election integrity and...
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1.1KNewsSsenyonyi’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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752News HeadlinesNUP’s Nakaseke North flagbearer adds to list of axed opposition candidates days to 2026 elections
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has disqualified Geofrey Kayanja, the NUP parliamentary candidate for Nakaseke North, citing failure to present valid endorsements....
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917NewsBukedi FDC boss slams Byabakama directive on voters to leave polling stations after casting ballots
Bukedi FDC chair Emmanuel Olebo Odeke has criticised EC chair Simon Byabakama’s directive requiring voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting,...
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712Big StoryEC receives 21.6 million presidential ballots ahead of January 2026 polls
Entebbe, Uganda: The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) has received a consignment of 193 sealed pallets containing more than 21.6 million presidential ballot...
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1.0KCourtEnd of the road for Walukagga as Court upholds EC decision to keep him off Busiro East ballot
Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a petition filed by Busiro East parliamentary aspirant Mathias Walukagga, upholding the Electoral...
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687NationalMP Odur accuses Engola of misusing gov’t resources; ex-minister denies claims
Lira District, Uganda: The Member of Parliament for Erute South, Jonathan Odur, has accused former Housing Minister Sam Engola of misusing government...
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1.0KUganda PoliticsBuyende candidates reject Magogo unopposed claims, accuse EC of bias and confusion
Buyende, Uganda: Candidates in the Budiope East parliamentary race have dismissed as deliberate propaganda the circulating claims that incumbent MP, Hon Moses...
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1.1KNewsBobi’s Nephew Churchill Ssentamu faces disqualfication from Youth MP race over forged signatures
Kampala, Uganda: A group of Makerere University students has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) to disqualify their Guild President, Ssentamu Churchill James;...
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769OP-EDHow to determine the best candidates for 2026
By Faruk Kirunda With nominations for Parliamentary and Local Council 5 contestants done and awaiting the official commencement of the campaigns in...
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1.0KUganda PoliticsWhat next for NUP as 100+ flagbearers fail to register for 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: At least 100 parliamentary aspirants under the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) failed to register with the Electoral Commission (EC)...
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1.0KNewsMinister Gume, Brenda Namukuta lead tight parliamentary races in Kaliro
Kaliro, Uganda: At least 15 candidates were duly nominated last week to contest for various parliamentary seats in Kaliro District, as the...
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1.2KNews2026 Polls: Independents dominate day one as 27 get nominated in Kamuli
Kamuli, Uganda: The Kamuli District Electoral Commission on Wednesday nominated 27 parliamentary aspirants for the 2026 general elections across the district’s five...
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2.3KNewsNUP unveils Florence Asio to challenge Speaker Among for Bukedea Woman MP seat
Kampala, Uganda: The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially unveiled Florence Asio as its candidate for the Bukedea Woman MP seat, challenging...