National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has promised a by-election for the Bukedea Woman MP seat once he defeats President Yoweri Museveni in the 2026 general election.Kyagulanyi made the pledge following the controversial blocking of three aspirants
The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Busiro East Constituency, Mathias Walukaga, on grounds of lacking the requisite academic qualifications. The High Court on Sunday upheld the Electoral Commiss
Idi Ssemata, the National Unity Platform (NUP) party candidate for the Mawogola North parliamentary race, has withdrawn from next year’s general elections. He becomes the second NUP candidate to pull out of the race in Sembabule District ahead of the general election slated for January 1
The army says vote protection claims will not justify chaos as Uganda heads into the 2026 general election.Don't Try Us! - Gen. Muhoozi Vows to Crush 2026 Election ChaosThe Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has warned that it will not tolerate any form of disruption during the
Residents of Luwero District have been urged to set aside past political divisions and support the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 elections, with calls for renewed backing to enable government to deliver on commitments such as improved roads, health services and education.
Uganda Law Society Breaks Political Neutrality, Endorses Bobi Wine Ahead of 2026 PollsThe Uganda Law Society (ULS) has formally abandoned its long-standing tradition of political neutrality, openly endorsing opposition candidates for the 2026 general elections in a move that has sparked de
The Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning to Bobi Wine over 62 documented offences, including incitement and unlawful assembly, during the 2025 presidential campaign.Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama speaks during a press conference in KampalaElector
High Court Judge Simon Peter Kinobe has delivered a ruling in the case where Musician Mathias Walukagga had appealed the ruling of the Electoral Commission throwing him out of the race in Busiro East.On 9th this Month, Electoral Commission denominated Walukaga from the Busiro East race sig
With just over a month to go before polling day, the Electoral Commission has nominated Zabibu Alias, a graduate in Accounting, as the new Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) candidate for Bazaar Ward Female Councillor in Arua City, replacing the late Samira Haruna.Samira Haruna passed away
The Electoral Commission (EC) has defended its decision to cancel the candidature of Mathias Walukagga, insisting that he did not meet the minimum academic qualifications required to contest for the Busiro East parliamentary seat.In an affidavit in reply filed before the Civil Division of
