The Electoral Commission (EC) has come out to clarify its position on the guidance given to voters about casting their ballots and leaving polling stations. Speaking during a media briefing, EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon said the Commission has been widely misunderstood and misqu
DEAN LUBOWA SAAVA: Here Is What UCC Boss NOn 24th December, UCC Executive Director Hon Nyombi Thembo posted a message on his X in reference to the private meeting he had had with close family members of the jailed journalist and online broadcaster Dean Lubowa Saava. Nyombi Thembo, who months earl
A fresh political storm is brewing ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections after Pastor Joseph Sserwadda, a well-known Born-Again Christian leader, spoke out strongly against calls for voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting.Pastor Sserwadda, the Lead Pastor at Victory
Parliament has put the government on the spot over remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, that legislators say appear to contradict electoral laws and risk discouraging citizen participation in monitoring the 2026 general elections.The matter arose following r
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka has reaffirmed that all voters, including Members of Parliament, must leave polling stations immediately after casting their ballots in the January 2026 general elections, a directive that has triggered strong opposition criticism and renewed fears of vote riggin
The Christmas season is traditionally a time for family, celebration, and reflection. However, for several well-known Ugandan social media personalities, politicians, and public figures, this year’s festivities will be spent behind the high walls of Luzira Prison.From opposition politici
MTragic news has struck the world of daytime television as a true icon has left us. Anthony Geary, beloved for his unforgettable portrayal of Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” passed away at 78, leaving behind a legacy that shaped soap opera history. His passing reminds us of a time when st
AG Kiryowa KiwanukaThe Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that voters are legally allowed to remain at least 20 metres away from a polling station after casting their ballots, amid growing public debate over post-voting conduct.Kiwanuka’s clarification follows weeks
The caution comes as security agencies across the country move to a heightened state of alert to ensure peaceful celebrations, especially given the proximity of the period to the 2026 general elections.Police have issued a warning to the public ahead of t
The Commission invites applications for Presiding Officers and Polling Assistants to serve at polling stations across the country. Applicants must be registered voters, of high moral character and integrity, and preferably residents of the respective polling areas. Experience in election-related
