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 »

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 »

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 »

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: 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 »

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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 »

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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Regulator Defends Internet Monitoring, Rules Out Shutdown for January 15 Polls

The Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Nyombi Thembo, has reiterated the regulator's mandate to monitor online activity for regulatory and national… 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: KCCA, Operation Wealth Creation Launch Major Sanitation Drive to Tackle Kampala's Public Health Crisis

Residents of Kampala, particularly those living in informal settlements, may soon find relief from long-standing sanitation challenges following the launch of a major citywide… 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 »