2026-election-watch Byabakama Calls for Tougher Measures Against Electoral Crimes

2026-election-watch EC Intensifies Stakeholder Engagement in Teso

2026-election-watch Former Ibanda Woman MP Kyomukama Eyes 2026 Comeback

2026-election-watch EC urges Ugandans to participate in voter register update
By Muhamadi Matovu . 2 weeks ago
EC urges Ugandans to participate in voter register update

The updating of the voters' register will run between January 20 and February 10, 2025.


2026-election-watch Race for Pallisa Woman MP Seat Heats Up
By David Ochieng . 2 weeks ago
Race for Pallisa Woman MP Seat Heats Up

Incumbent MP Kevin Kaala Ojinga, currently serving her first term, faces formidable competition from three challengers determined to unseat her.


2026-election-watch EC Refutes Funding Rumours, Confirms Readiness for Voter Update
By Lukia Nantaba . 3 weeks ago
EC Refutes Funding Rumours, Confirms Readiness for Voter Update

The commission on Tuesday pushed the vote register update back by two weeks but says decision has nothing to do with funding gaps


2026-election-watch EC Says On Track to Meet 2026 Election Milestones
By Julius Kitone . 1 month ago
EC Says On Track to Meet 2026 Election Milestones


2026-election-watch Electoral Commission Receives PFF Signatures
By Richard Olwenyi . 1 month ago
Electoral Commission Receives PFF Signatures

The PFF promoters, a faction that broke away from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), submitted their signatures, party constitution, and other req...


2026-election-watch Concerns Arise Over Readiness for 2026 Elections Despite EC Assurances
By Irene Nalumu . 1 month ago
Concerns Arise Over Readiness for 2026 Elections Despite EC Assurances

Electoral observer Charity Ahimbisibwe has expressed doubts about the readiness of the EC, stating that visible preparations are lacking, resulting in...


2026-election-watch A Shift in Allegiance: Former Police Officer Turns NUP Leader
By Gerald Matembu . 1 month ago
A Shift in Allegiance: Former Police Officer Turns NUP Leader

Rogers Busiku parted ways with the police in 2019 after a fallout, although his exact role within the force has not been independently verified.


2026-election-watch In Bugahya, Six People Are Out to Kick Pius Wakabi Out of Parliament
By Alan Mwesigwa . 1 month ago
In Bugahya, Six People Are Out to Kick Pius Wakabi Out of Parliament

Wakabi, who represents Bugahya in the 11th Parliament, joined politics in 2016 after resigning as a school bursar at Kabalega Secondary School in Masi...


2026-election-watch Nine to Contest Butaleja Woman MP Seat
By David Ochieng . 2 months ago
Nine to Contest Butaleja Woman MP Seat

Incumbent Florence Nebanda faces mounting criticism and stiff competition from rivals eager to unseat her.


2026-election-watch EC Begins Mapping PWDs for Inclusive 2026 Elections
By Richard Olwenyi . 2 months ago
EC Begins Mapping PWDs for Inclusive 2026 Elections

The EC has initiated a countrywide mapping exercise aimed at identifying and categorizing disabled individuals to better understand the specific chall...


2026-election-watch EC to Recruit 13,000 Sub-county, Parish Supervisors Election Officers
By David Ochieng . 2 months ago
EC to Recruit 13,000 Sub-county, Parish Supervisors Election Officers

The Commission led by Justice Simon Byabakama is preparing for the 2026 general elections


2026-election-watch Diaspora, Prisons Voting Rights: Inside Mpuuga Electoral Reforms
By Josephine Namakumbi . 3 months ago
Diaspora, Prisons Voting Rights: Inside Mpuuga Electoral Reforms

Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament Mathias Mpuuga has introduced a private members' bill aimed at amending Uganda’s electoral laws to allow Ugandan...


2026-election-watch Museveni Mulls Electoral Commission Shakeup
By Amon Katungulu . 3 months ago
Museveni Mulls Electoral Commission Shakeup

The decision is said to be imminent after the President received a damning report detailing corruption and abuse of office in the electoral body he on...


2026-election-watch Robert Mugabe: Former Kitagwenda Boss Eyes Parliament
By Ivan Mugisha . 3 months ago
Robert Mugabe: Former Kitagwenda Boss Eyes Parliament

Mugabe, often referred to as 'Omutembuzi' (Beginner - for being the first district leader after it was established), previously ran for the district c...


2026-election-watch Mao is Cooking Hot Air in His Electoral Reforms Kitchen - Mpuuga
By Josephine Namakumbi . 3 months ago
Mao is Cooking Hot Air in His Electoral Reforms Kitchen - Mpuuga

In a heated debate on NBS Morning Breeze on Monday morning over the long-awaited electoral reforms, Nyendo Mukungwe MP Mpuuga accused Minister Mao of...


2026-election-watch EC Approves Registration of Katonga's PFF Party
By Richard Olwenyi . 3 months ago
EC Approves Registration of Katonga's PFF Party

The decision follows persistent efforts by a faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) that has broken away and established its base in Katonga...


2026-election-watch We Might Not Have Enough Time for Electoral Reforms, Warn Experts
By Victoria Bagaaya . 3 months ago
We Might Not Have Enough Time for Electoral Reforms, Warn Experts

It has been nearly a decade since the Supreme Court directed the government to implement electoral reforms.


2026-election-watch Mpuuga Seeks Restoration of Presidential Term Limit
By Sam Ibanda Mugabi . 3 months ago
Mpuuga Seeks Restoration of Presidential Term Limit

Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mpuuga will seek leave of Parliament next week to present the bills, which focus on restoring presidential term limits, establishin...


2026-election-watch Inside Museveni's Strategic Retreat from International Travel
By Victoria Bagaaya . 3 months ago
Inside Museveni's Strategic Retreat from International Travel

President Museveni last crossed the Atlantic for official duty in 2022 and has since restricted his travels to the region and at 80, it looks like a s...


2026-election-watch NRM Launches Vote Protector Initiative Ahead of 2026 Elections
By BillClinton Nuwahereza . 3 months ago
NRM Launches Vote Protector Initiative Ahead of 2026 Elections

This move comes after President Museveni’s recent claims that over one million votes were rigged during the 2021 elections, with the opposition Nation...


2026-election-watch Bukoto South: MP Kagabo Ditches Opposition for NRM Ticket in 2026
By Sam Ibanda Mugabi . 3 months ago
Bukoto South: MP Kagabo Ditches Opposition for NRM Ticket in 2026

Speaking to tghe Nile Post at Parliament on Monday afternoon, Dr Kagabo said has completed his transfer - using the sports signing language.


2026-election-watch Concerns Arise as EC Advances Roadmap Implementation Amid Calls for Reform

2026-election-watch Burora Announces 2026 Bid for Elective Politics
By Hakim Kanyere . 3 months ago
Burora Announces 2026 Bid for Elective Politics

Herbert Burora fell out with the regime over his crtical views especially against the Speaker of Parliament leading to his arrest earlier this year.


2026-election-watch Mao Tables Electoral Reforms Before Cabinet, Pushes for Compulsory Electronic Voting
By Ramson Muhairwe . 3 months ago
Mao Tables Electoral Reforms Before Cabinet, Pushes for Compulsory Electronic Voting

These reforms, aimed at improving transparency and fairness in Uganda’s electoral system, come as the 2026 general elections approach.


2026-election-watch Biometric voter implementation faces challenges ahead of 2026
By Shamim Nabakooza . 4 months ago
Biometric voter implementation faces challenges ahead of 2026

In 2021, the Electoral Commission purchased 32,334 biometric machines for Shs82.89 billion to serve 34,344 polling stations, but the rollout encounter...


2026-election-watch DP urged to build new social base for future survival ahead of 2026 polls