BRIEF NEWS

Late yesterday evening, a very special delivery arrived that marks a major step toward the 2026 General Election. A heavy consignment of Presidential ballot papers was officially received by the Electoral Commission, signaling that the countdown to the polls is truly on. While "ballot papers" might just sound like stacks of printed sheets, for many, they represent the voice and the future of the nation. To ensure everyone feels confident in the process, the arrival wasn't a private affair. The Commission opened its doors to a diverse group of people to watch the boxes being unloaded and verified. Under the bright lights of the delivery site, several groups stood side-by-side to witness the event: Representatives of Candidates: Men and women sent by presidential hopefuls to keep a watchful eye on their interests. Political Parties: Officials from across the political spectrum ensuring the rules are followed. Observers: Independent groups whose only job is to make sure e...

The Electoral Commission has announced a major change in the race for the Busiro East constituency. The Commission has disqualified Mr. Mathias Walukagga, who was the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate. Mr. Walukagga was hoping to run for re-election, but he is now out of the race. Why Was He Disqualified? The Electoral Commission stated that Mr. Walukagga failed to meet the minimum formal qualifications required. This means he did not have the necessary basic documents or educational papers needed to run for office under the law. In short: The rules say candidates must have certain qualifications, and the Commission found that Mr. Walukagga did not meet those essential requirements. This decision means the NUP will have to quickly find a new candidate, or the election for the Busiro East seat will proceed without Mr. Walukagga on the ballot.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised a serious concern about recent clashes involving some election candidates, their teams, and the police. Condemnation of Friday's Violence The EC specifically and strongly condemned the violent events that happened on Friday, November 28, 2025. These clashes tragically led to the death of one person and injuries to several others. The Commission stated that such violence is completely unhelpful to the country's democratic process. This violence is described as "unfortunate and regrettable" because, overall, the election campaign has been largely peaceful across the nation. Over 83,000 candidates are running for more than 45,000 positions, from local council members up to the President. Call for Investigation and Accountability The EC insists that these violent incidents must be investigated to find out what caused them. They demand that anyone responsible for the violence should be punished according to the law. The ...

Phiona Nyamutoro, who is a State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, is about to win a Parliament seat easily. The Electoral Commission (EC) will announce her as the new Woman Member of Parliament for Nebbi District on November 17, 2025. She will be the winner without any opponents (unopposed) in the 2026 elections. Nyamutoro is unopposed because the EC canceled the nomination of the other candidate. The cancelled candidate was Mercy Rebecca Abedican from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party. The EC made a ruling on November 13, 2025, saying Abedican's nomination was not correct under the law. The reason was that two people who were listed as signing her forms to support her (Godfrey Ongiera and Jimmy Bediic) said they never signed the papers. The EC Chairman, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, signed the official ruling.

The Electoral Commission (EC) held an important meeting today to look back at the first week of election campaigning. The meeting brought together representatives from all eight Presidential Candidates and officials from the Uganda Police Force. The main point of the discussion was to review any new problems that have come up and to make sure the campaigns remain peaceful and follow the law. They also checked that all campaign activities are sticking to the agreed-upon schedule and election rules. After the talks, all groups—the candidates, the police, and the EC—agreed on an important point: any concerns or disagreements during the campaign must be solved through talking and discussion, not fighting or confrontation. The Electoral Commission thanked everyone for working together, saying that their cooperation is helping to ensure the election process is smooth and believable.

Kampala, Uganda – Nandala Mafabi James Nathan of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has officially been nominated to run for president in the 2026 General Elections. He is the first person to be nominated on the second day of the nomination process. The Electoral Commission confirmed that he met all the legal requirements under the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179.

Kampala, Uganda – Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has officially been nominated to run for president in the 2026 General Elections. Kyagulanyi, who represents the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, is the third candidate to be nominated on the second day of the process and the sixth candidate overall. His nomination was confirmed after he met all the legal requirements set out in the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179.

Kampala, Uganda – As Uganda looks towards the 2026 general elections, a significant step was taken today as representatives for H.E. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, collected presidential nomination forms from the Electoral Commission. This signals his official intent to contest the upcoming polls. The move comes with a strong message from Bobi Wine's camp: "The Protest Vote Starts Now!" This slogan highlights their approach to the election, framing it as a continued stand against the current government and a call for change. The collection of these forms is a key part of the election process, allowing presidential hopefuls to begin the formal steps required to be on the ballot. Candidates must meet certain criteria, including collecting signatures from registered voters across a significant number of districts. Bobi Wine, a musician and opposition leader, has previously challenged President Yoweri Museveni in past elections. His supporters view ...

Kampala, Uganda – Today, the Electoral Commission of Uganda met with Ambassadors and other top diplomats from different countries who work in Uganda. The purpose of the meeting was to tell them about the plans for the 2025/2026 General Elections. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. The head of the Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, gave the diplomats an update. He spoke about the important steps already completed in the election timeline and what will happen next, leading up to the voting early next year.

  The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has reached a major milestone in its efforts to acquire a permanent and custom-built home.  The National Housing and Construction Company has officially handed over its former Head Office located at Plot 1-3/5, seventh street, industrial area Kampala to the EC. The new location will serve as the Commission's temporary Head Offices while a permanent home is constructed at Lweza, Lubowa.   According to EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the move from the former premises on Plot 55, Jinja Road, Kampala to the new temporary location is a significant step forward for the Commission.  He explained that in collaboration with the National Housing and Construction Company and other relevant Government agencies, plans for the development of designs for the permanent home for the institution are underway.   The relocation process began on December 16th, 2022, when the Commission moved its offices, personnel, a...