The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned that only people whose names appear on the village voters’ register will be allowed to vote in the village women committee elections scheduled for Thursday, July 23. The commission said no person will be allowed to cast a ballot unless he or she is duly registered on the village…
Emmanuel Sserunjogi, of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has retained his seat as mayor of Kawempe Division after defeating the ruling NRM flag bearer, Farouk Buliime, in the just-concluded local government elections. According to results announced by the Kawempe Division returning officer, Jennifer Kobusingye, Sserumjogi polled 23,718 votes, while Buliime garnered 18,485 votes. However, the…
Frank Bulira Kabinga, the leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) and a former presidential candidate, has accused the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, of declaring what he called fake election results. Bulira received 45,959 votes representing 0.4% of the total valid votes cast, placing him fifth among the eight contenders. President Museveni, the…
With nine days left to the 2026 general elections, the High Court has dismissed a case in which a human rights activist sought to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to allow prisoners to vote. Justice Bernard Namanya held that the application by Aloyo Nyeko Omega was barred by the legal doctrine of res judicata, meaning…
Yasini Omari, the NRM flag bearer for Makindye Division mayor, has been declared unopposed after the Electoral Commission (EC) disqualified his rivals over disputed nomination signatures. Omari told Bbeg Media that EC had upheld his complaint that other aspirants had used his signatures to support their own nomination papers. Under electoral laws, a candidate cannot…
Robert Kasibante, the presidential flagbearer of the National Peasants Party (NPP), has called for fair treatment of all Ugandans as the country heads towards the 2026 general elections. “I urge all Ugandans to respect the law, just as the security organs should, so that our country maintains peace and stability during the upcoming elections,” he…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has thrown Mathias Walukagga out of the Busiro East parliamentary race for lacking the minimum academic qualifications to stand for the position, Bbeg Media has learnt. Walukagga had been taken to the EC tribunal by supporters of Medard Lubega Sseggona, who claimed that the mature entry examination certificate presented by Walukagga…
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has defended the government’s continued closure of Facebook, saying the platform was abused by users who violated the rights of others and ignored national communication regulations. Speaking at a joint stakeholders’ press conference on the management of the 2026 elections at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Dr Abudu Sallam Waiswa,…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has asked Parliament to approve a supplementary budget of Shs 469.5 billion to fund key activities ahead of the January 2026 elections. The commission says new technological demands, cabinet directives and the expansion of polling stations have created urgent financial needs that cannot be met under the current budget. The request…
Tolbert Musinguzi, the Electoral Commission (EC) returning officer in Wakiso, has warned candidates against using sectarian or abusive language as campaigns for parliamentary and local government positions officially begin. Musinguzi told Bbeg Media that candidates must refrain from using language that spreads hatred, promotes divisions along tribal or religious lines, or damages the character of…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled fresh nominations for local government council positions in multiple districts following the deaths of some candidates who were previously nominated. In a press release dated October 23, 2025, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama announced that nominations will recommence on Monday, October 27, and end on Tuesday, October 28. He…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially designated January 15, 2026, as the polling day for presidential and parliamentary elections. The elections had been scheduled for January 12. During a press conference, Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said campaigns will end on January 13, 2026. He said the presidential campaigns had been peaceful so far. Starting…
Kampala Central MP Muhammad Nsereko has been in the news lately for his sharp words against Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Democratic Front party. In interviews on Radio Four and Sanyuka TV, Nsereko called Mpuuga a betrayer and a liar. He said he would never help a thief escape a mob beating, because the…
The incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the NRM will start his 2026 re-election campaign in Makindye division while Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform (NUP) will head to Jinja on September 29. It is the first time since 1996 that Museveni has not started in Luweero district, which the NRM has symbolically regarded as…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has clarified that the commission will repurpose security vehicles allocated for presidential candidates if the number of nominated candidates is fewer than the available vehicles. Speaking to Bbeg Media this morning at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Mucunguzi provided details on the allocation process. “We…
Today, 24 September 2025, is the second nomination day for presidential candidates in Uganda. And yet, I find myself asking whether this is September 2025 or December 2005. President Yoweri Museveni, of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), was nominated yesterday, the 7th time he will appear on the ballot paper as a presidential candidate…
Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has urged presidential aspirants to strictly follow nomination guidelines as they prepare for the two-day nomination exercise starting tomorrow *September 23) at the commission’s new headquarters in Lweza. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of the presidential nominations, Mucunguzi said they expect presidential aspirants to comply with…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has today officially opened its new permanent headquarters in Lweza, Lubowa, off Entebbe Road, where presidential nominations will take place on Tuesday next week. The site, developed by the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC), has completed its first phase, enabling the EC to host the forthcoming nominations. Construction will resume…
Robert Kyagulanyi, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), yesterday said Norbert Mao, the minister of Justice and DP president, had betrayed the struggle for democracy and good governance. Addressing supporters ahead of his presidential nomination by the Electoral Commission on September 23, Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine expressed dismay at Mao’s recent remarks dismissing…
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the integrity of the upcoming elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has released official symbols for 27 registered political parties and a set of 20 symbols available for independent candidates. This development, mandated under the Political Parties and Organisations Act of 2005, aims to prevent voter confusion and ensure…
The chairperson of the Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama has warned candidates against bribing voters saying this was against the electoral law. Addressing the media today, Byabakama said the EC is working with the Police to monitor and investigate any allegations of voter bribery. Byabakama said the nomination exercise for the various positions in the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a notice urging all individuals aspiring to contest in the 2026 local councils elections to familiarize themselves with the nomination requirements ahead of time. Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, said the nomination period for candidates is set for September 3 to September 24, 2025. Nominations will be conducted based…
Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson for the Electoral Commission (EC), has defended the commission’s expenditure on nomination stationery for presidential aspirants ahead of the 2026 elections. Speaking to Bbeg Media at the commission’s offices on 7th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala, Mucunguzi emphasized the significant costs involved. “We have spent considerable funds on preparing nomination papers for…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has revised the schedule for nominating candidates for Local Government councils elections, including Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons), originally set to begin on September 3, 2025, and conclude on September 12, 2025, for all Local Government levels. These will now occur on Wednesday, October 15, 2025,…
As Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a postponement of the elections for non-unionized workers nationwide. In a statement issued on Friday, August 1, 2025, the EC informed the public, including regional election officers, returning officers, and community development officers, that the elections for delegates of non-unionized…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched construction of a modern headquarters in Lweza, Wakiso, marking a significant step toward enhancing election management. For years, the EC has lacked a permanent base, operating from temporary offices in the Industrial Area since vacating its Jinja Road premises in 2022 to pave way for the construction of the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has updated the 2025/2026 General Elections Roadmap, advancing the presidential candidate nomination dates and reinforcing eligibility requirements to ensure a smoother electoral process. In a statement issued on July 18, 2025, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi announced that presidential nominations, previously set for October 2–3, 2025, will now occur on…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released a new directive for aspirants planning to participate in the 2025/2026 general elections, stressing the importance of verifying their academic credentials prior to the nomination period. In a statement, the EC emphasized that candidates vying for positions such as president, Members of Parliament, and local government roles must possess…
The Electoral Commission has initiated nationwide Special Interest Group (SIG) elections, beginning at the sub-county level with voting for senior citizens aged 60 and older. The EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi announced that the week-long elections will occur across all sub-counties, town councils, and divisions in Uganda. This process aligns with Uganda’s constitutional commitment to inclusive…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is actively engaging citizens at the 31st National Agricultural Show, held at the Agricultural Showgrounds in Jinja City, that is scheduled to end on July 5, 2025. This vibrant event provides an ideal setting for the EC to deliver electoral services in an engaging and approachable manner. Led by Deo Natukunda,…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has designated today (June 26, 2025) and tomorrow as the nomination dates for candidates aspiring to serve on parish committees for youth, older persons, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) under the Special Interest Group (SIG) elections. According to EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, nomination forms are available at sub-county, town council, and…
Justice Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has issued a stern warning to political parties and individuals against creating unauthorized youth militias during the ongoing special interest group elections. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Byabakama noted that the elections for special interest groups, including the elderly and persons with disabilities (PWDs), have…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to unlawfully participate in the ongoing Special Interest Group (SIG) elections for village committees representing persons with disabilities (PWDs), which will be held starting today, June 17, 2025. The commission has received reports from various regions indicating that individuals without disabilities are attempting…
The nomination period for candidates in Uganda’s special interest group elections concludes today. These elections will select village committee members to represent three key societal groups: youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities. The Electoral Commission (EC) has been accepting nominations since June 2, with today marking the final opportunity to submit candidacies. EC spokesperson…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out the schedule for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees’ elections, a key step toward the 2025/2026 General Elections. \ The elections, spanning from the Parish to the National level, aim to amplify the voices of older persons, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and youth, ensuring their vital role in…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has appreciated the support of various stakeholders for their role in mobilising the public to participate in the display of the register, which concluded on May 15. Simon Byabakama, the chairperson of the EC, however said there are still many activities that require public support as we head towards the 2026…
At exactly 8:00 am on May 14, I arrived at Wampeewo Primary School polling station in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso district. I wanted to witness, first hand, the process and experience people go through to check their voter details in the voters’ register. The Wampeewo Primary School polling station has four registers. The first register…
The Electoral Commission has commended people who have turned up to check voters details during the ongoing voters’ register display exercise. The EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi said the response to the exercise has been good. “The exercise is moving on well as many of Ugandans have turned to checking their details using online system of…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the display exercise for persons with disabilities, the youth, and older persons until May 15, 2025. This exercise will run concurrently with the national display of the voters register, which also concludes on the same date. Julius Mucunguzi, the spokesperson of the EC announced urged members of these groups…
Are you are registered voter? Do you want to verify your voter details online? The National Voters Register display exercise by the Electoral Commission is currently ongoing. It ends on May 15. For those who want to check their details online, the process is very simple. First visit the online portal — https://ec.or.ug/register/. Enter your…
The display of the national voters’ register and the Register for Special Interest Groups (Youths, PWDs and Older Persons) at 620 polling stations has commenced today. The display had been delayed by some technical glitches. Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission spokesperson, said the exercise, which enables voters to confirm their eligibility to participate in the…
The Electoral Commission (EC) announced a voters’ register display exercise scheduled from April 25 to May 25, 2025. During this period, citizens are encouraged to visit their designated polling stations to verify their details or check their information online via a link provided on the EC’s website. This exercise is a critical component of ensuring…
Simon Byabakama, the Electoral Commission chairman, has said that at least 620 polling stations countrywide will not commence the display of the national Voter’s register as scheduled due to technical glitches. Addressing journalists at the commission offices in Kampala, Byabakama said the affected polling stations have some glitches that need to be corrected before their…
The spokesperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Julius Mucunguzi, has assured Ugandans of a peaceful election in 2026. Mucunguzi revealed this during the marking of the ecumenical public way of the cross at Old Kampala Secondary School playgrounds. He said the commission was doing everything possible to make 2026 a better election year. “We want…
The chairman of the NRM electoral commission, Dr Tanga Odoi, has warned the party’s district elections officers against involving themselves in corrupt activities. Odoi, who was addressing district election officers from different parts of Uganda, told journalists that those mentioned in the misuse of their offices through corruption will be axed. “We have been told…
The People’s Front for Freedom, a political pressure group allied to Dr Kizza Besigye, has accused the Electoral Commission (EC) of frustrating their attempts to register as a political party. The group’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, told journalists they had fulfilled all the requirements but the EC had not acted. He said if the EC…
The Electoral Commission has embarked on a recruitment exercise for display officers that will guide voters during the national voters’ register display exercise, which starts on April 17. At least thousands are targeted in the exercise. The display officers will be directly recruited by returning officers of various districts. In a notice, the EC said…
MPs have criticized security agencies for their interference and excessive force used in the campaigns of the Kawempe North by-election raising concerns about electoral violence and the state’s approach to democracy. The condemnation of the actions of the security forces followed a statement by the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, David Muhoozi to Parliament…
The Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for new voters to register to February 17. The exercise was supposed to conclude today but in a statement, Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC chairperson, noted that appeals from various stakeholders and observations by some field staff had necessitated the move. “During the extension, the exercise will continue…
