January 17
Uganda: Museveni Declared Presidential Elect 2026-2031
Incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been declared the winner of the 2026 presidential election after securing more than 50% of the votes cast in polls held countrywide… Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Byabakama - Polling Station Results Restricted to District Tally Centre
The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has clarified that envelopes containing election results from polling stations will only be opened at… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Claims 17 Unopposed MP Seats Ahead of 2026 Polls
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has confirmed that 17 Members of Parliament (MPs) have been elected unopposed for parliamentary positions ahead of Uganda's 2026… Read more »
Uganda: Ex-Education Minister, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, Dies At 84
Former Minister of Education, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire, has died at the age of 84. Read more »
Uganda: EC Urges Calm As Voting Continues Amid Bvvk Breakdowns
The Electoral Commission (EC) has directed all returning officers to ensure that voting proceeds uninterrupted in areas where biometric voter verification kits (BVVKs) failed to… Read more »
Uganda: EC Suspends Voting in Kibanda North, Ibanda Municipality Over Ballot Errors
The Electoral Commission (EC) has suspended voting for the directly elected parliamentary candidates in Kibanda North County, Kiryandongo District, and Ibanda Municipality in… Read more »
January 16
Uganda: First Preliminary Presidential Poll Results Reported
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the first preliminary results for the 2026 presidential elections, showing incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with a clear lead… Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Munyagwa Questions Readiness of EC Biometric Machines
The presidential candidate of the Common Man's Party (CMP), Mubarak Munyagwa, has expressed concerns over Uganda's new biometric voter verification system, warning that the… Read more »
Uganda: Voting Time Extended By One Hour Nationwide Following Late Starts
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended polling hours from the earlier communicated 4:00pm to 5:00pm following delays that affected the start of voting at several polling… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Wine Casts Ballot in Magere
National Unity Platform (NUP) Principal and Presidential flagbearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has cast his vote at his designated polling station in… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Casts Vote in Rwakitura
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the NRM presidential flagbearer and incumbent, has cast his vote at his designated polling station in Rwakitura, as Ugandans across the country… Read more »
Uganda: EC Has Five Years to Prepare, Analysts Say Ready
Political analyst Gerald Kagambirwe Karyeija has expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission's (EC) preparedness for Uganda's 2026 general elections, noting that the… Read more »
Uganda: 529 MPs Set to Cast Votes in 2026 Elections
As Uganda heads into the 2026 general elections, hundreds of Members of Parliament (MPs) across the country are set to participate in casting their votes, reflecting the nation's… Read more »
Uganda: Muntu Concerned Over Slow Start At Polling Stations
Presidential candidate Mugisha Muntu of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has expressed surprise at the delays in the delivery of polling materials, saying such issues… Read more »
Uganda: EC - Technical Faults Won't Block Ugandans From Voting
Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that technical glitches in voting machines will not prevent citizens from exercising their right… Read more »
Uganda: Voting Goes On Despite Machine Issues - Electoral Commission
Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has assured Ugandans that voting is continuing smoothly despite technical challenges reported at some polling stations… Read more »
January 12
Uganda: Uganda Elections - NBS Deploys Reporters Nationwide for #ugvotes2026
NBS Television on Monday rolled out a nationwide reporting plan as Uganda heads into the 2026 general elections, deploying teams across the country to monitor voting, tallying and… Read more »
January 15
Uganda: Voting Delayed in Kiteezi Over Logistical Issues
Observers say delays like these are not uncommon during large-scale elections, given the complexity of coordinating materials across multiple polling centres. Read more »
Uganda: Kibazo Notes Sharp Contrasts in Voter Turnout
Journalist and political analyst Peter Kibazo has observed wide variations in voter turnout across different areas as polling continues. Read more »
Uganda: Parties Taking Lead in Voter Mobilisation, Says Karyeija
Political parties and candidates have increasingly taken responsibility for mobilising voters, a development election observers say strengthens democratic participation. Read more »
Uganda: Polls Open On Time In Lira City
Voting is officially underway in Lira City, where polling stations opened on time and were fully set up to receive voters as early-morning queues formed across several locations. Read more »
January 13
Uganda: Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 Closes With Strong Focus On Mental Wellness and Digital Skills
The Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF) has successfully concluded the Ekisaakaate Kya Nnabagereka Gatonnya 2026 at Hormisdallen School, Gayaza Campus, with MTN Mobile Money… Read more »
Uganda: Security Bans Sale of Fuel in Plastic Containers Ahead of Elections
Security authorities in the Wamala region have directed all fuel dealers to stop selling petrol and other flammable products to customers using plastic bottles, jerrycans and other… Read more »
Uganda: Mubaje Announces New Era for Muslim Leadership As UMSC Sets Higher Education Bar
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) is entering a transition period that will fundamentally reshape Muslim leadership, with future appointments set to be strictly based on… Read more »
Uganda: Afromobile Brings the Election Home to the World
As Uganda heads to the polls this week, attention is focused not only on polling stations across the country but also on millions of Ugandans living abroad and global audiences… Read more »
