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…
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…
