Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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 spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi says that the exercise, which began on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the EC headquarters on …
Read More »EC urges journalists to contribute to violence-free elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has called upon media practitioners to be steadfast in exposing the architects of violence in campaigns and political contestations to enable the country to have peaceful elections. The appeal was made by Julius Mucunguzi, the Spokesperson and Head of Public Relations …
Read More »EC breaks ground for shs400billion new headquarters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched the construction of its new headquarters, which will cost sh400 billion. The headquarters will be in Lweza B Ndeje Division, Makindye Saabagabo, Wakiso district. In 2023, the Electoral Commission handed over its former headquarters on Plot 55, Jinja Road, to …
Read More »Byabakama assures journalists of safety ahead of 2026 elections
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has assured journalists of their safety as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. This assurance comes amidst growing concerns from media organizations and journalists, who have reported increasing incidents of violence, …
Read More »VIOLENCE: NRM suspends campaigns in Isingiro South and Kalaki
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has suspended campaign activities in Isingiro South and Kalaki constituencies following escalating violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of order among candidates and their supporters. Addressing journalists on Monday afternoon, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi said …
Read More »NRM suspends joint campaigns in Sembabule, Bundibugyo, and Rwampara
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended joint campaign activities in Sembabule, Bundibugyo, and Rwampara districts, citing distinct challenges affecting each area. In Sembabule, joint campaigns have been halted in Rwemiyaga and Mawogola West constituencies due to entrenched political divisions. …
Read More »Byabakama urges police to maintain election integrity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has called upon police commanders to maintain election integrity as the country gears for party primaries and the 2026 general elections. Byabakama, who was invited by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, during a two …
Read More »IRCU concerned about early signs of electoral violence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while speaking at the …
Read More »NUP petitions EC over alleged irregularities in Jinja youth elections
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Jinja City and Jinja District has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) regional office in Kiira, citing what they describe as extreme electoral irregularities that undermined fair competition in the recently concluded youth elections. According to …
Read More »Museveni urges Ugandans to reject bribery ahead of 2026 general elections
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | President Yoweri Museveni has called on citizens to reject voter bribery ahead of the 2026 presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections. In a statement issued late Wednesday by the State House, Museveni urged Ugandans to stand against corruption and make electoral decisions based on principles and …
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