2026 Presidential Race: No Women Make the Cut
By: Boy Fidel Leon For the first time since 2001, Uganda’s presidential ballot will feature no female candidates. Despite 15 women amongst the initial 121 aspirants who expressed interest, none…
NRM Sets September 18th for Youth and Entrepreneurs League Elections
By Diana Kintu The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party has announced that elections for the National Executives of the Youth and Entrepreneurs Leagues, along with party flag bearers for Youth…
Electoral Commission Issues Key Guidance on 2025/2026 Election Nominations
By Diana Kintu. The Electoral Commission of Uganda (EC) has issued important updates regarding the nomination of candidates for the upcoming 2025/2026 General Elections. This process marks the critical first…
NRM Tribunal Directs Fresh Elections in Three Constituencies
By Nakire Caroline The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has nullified the victories of four parliamentary flag bearers and ordered fresh elections in three constituencies, following weeks of…
Kadaga, Among Face-off in NRM CEC National Vice Chairperson (Female) Race
By Ssenkayi Marvin Ezra The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is set for one of its most closely watched internal elections in recent years as two of Uganda’s most prominent political…
Elections 2026: Over 50 pick presidential nomination forms.
By Alex Baite At least 51 individuals picked presidential nomination forms on the first day of issuance ahead of Uganda’s 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. EC…
Electoral Commission Gazettes The Common Man’S Party
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially gazetted The Common Man’s Party (CMP), marking its formal entry into the country’s registered list of political parties. This important milestone allows the…
Electoral Commission Clarifies Academic Requirements for 2025/2026 Election Aspirants
By Diana kintu. The Electoral Commission has issued important guidelines for all political aspirants preparing to contest in the upcoming 2025/2026 General Elections. The Commission reminds candidates that by law,…
Why Public Servants Eyeing 2026 Elections Have Been Asked to Resign
The Ministry of Local Government has called on all public servants intending to contest in the 2026 General Elections to resign within the timelines specified in Uganda’s electoral laws. This…
Revised Summary Roadmap 2025/2026 General Elections
The Commission has approved the revised summary Roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections as described in the attached document.