January 15
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: 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 »
Uganda: What Makes an Invalid Vote? EC Explains in Late Voter Education Push
The Electoral Commission (EC) has finally come through for voters with fresh guidance clarifying what constitutes a valid or invalid vote, in a last-minute nationwide voter… Read more »
Uganda: NBS Television Promises Unprecedented Election Coverage for January 15 Polls
NBS Television has positioned itself as Uganda's political command centre ahead of Thursday's Presidential and Parliamentary elections, promising nationwide, real-time coverage… Read more »
Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown
The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Ready to Crush Anyone Who Brings Chaos During Elections - Museveni
President Museveni has once again warned anyone who seeks to cause violence during the forthcoming 2026 elections, noting that government is ready to crush them. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Deploys Observers to Monitor Uganda Polls Ahead of January 15 Vote
The East African Community (EAC) has officially deployed its Election Observation Mission to Uganda ahead of the 2026 General Elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15. Read more »
Uganda: The Besigye I Know Cannot Endorse Bobi, Insists Munyagwa
Presidential candidate Mubarack Munyagwa has dismissed speculation that veteran opposition figure Dr Kizza Besigye has endorsed National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate… Read more »
Uganda: Party Politics a 'Big Scam', Says MP Aspirant Muhangi
Independent Kampala Central parliamentary aspirant and Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) president Moses Muhangi has criticised Uganda's political party system, describing it as a… Read more »
Uganda: Nakalema Assures Investors, Media of Stability Ahead of Elections
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has assured investors, the media and the private sector that Uganda will remain stable and fully… Read more »
Uganda: Bobi Condemns Shutdown of Civil Society Organisations
National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the reported shutdown of several leading civil society organisations (CSOs),… Read more »
Uganda: We Are Heading Into an Election, Not a War,Nalweyiso Calls for Calm Ahead of Thursday's Polls
The highest-ranking female officer in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs, Lt. Gen. Proscovia Nalweyiso, has reassured Ugandans… Read more »
Uganda: Government, Business Leaders Pledge Continuity of Essential Services During Elections
Government ministries, departments and agencies, together with private sector leaders, have pledged that essential services and economic activities will continue uninterrupted… Read more »
Uganda: EC Declares End of Campaigns Ahead of Polling Day
The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has announced a strict halt to all campaign activities ahead of the polling day, warning candidates, supporters,… Read more »
Uganda: Byabakama Outlines Polling Day Rules for Agents and Voter Assistance
The Electoral Commission has clarified rules for candidate agents and citizens assisting voters ahead of Thursday's national elections, stressing orderly conduct and strict… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa Predicts No Clear Winner in Thursday's Presidential Poll
Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati Gwa Butter," has predicted that none of the eight candidates in Uganda's… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Appoints Karangwa As Presidential Advisor
President Museveni has appointed Kayunga District National Resistance Movement (NRM) party boss Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Duties. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Highlights NRM's Record As He Campaigns in Kasese's Busongora North
President Museveni on Monday, returned to the Rwenzori region with a campaign stop in Busongora North Constituency, Kasese District, using the rally to outline what he described as… Read more »
Uganda: Supreme Court to Rule On Validity of Kazinda Appeal Amid Missing Judge's Signature
The Supreme Court has been asked to strike out an appeal filed by the Attorney General challenging release orders granted to former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime… Read more »
