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 Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has assured journalists of their safety as the country prepares for the 2026 General Elections. This assurance comes amidst growing concerns from media organizations and journalists, who have reported increasing incidents of violence, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has suspended campaign activities in Isingiro South and Kalaki constituencies following escalating violence, intimidation, and a breakdown of order among candidates and their supporters. Addressing journalists on Monday afternoon, NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi said …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suspended joint campaign activities in Sembabule, Bundibugyo, and Rwampara districts, citing distinct challenges affecting each area. In Sembabule, joint campaigns have been halted in Rwemiyaga and Mawogola West constituencies due to entrenched political divisions. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has called upon police commanders to maintain election integrity as the country gears for party primaries and the 2026 general elections. Byabakama, who was invited by the Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, during a two …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concerns over early signs of political violence ahead of the party primaries and the recently held youth elections. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda and Chairperson of the IRCU, while speaking at the …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Jinja City and Jinja District has petitioned the Electoral Commission (EC) regional office in Kiira, citing what they describe as extreme electoral irregularities that undermined fair competition in the recently concluded youth elections. According to …

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | President Yoweri Museveni has called on citizens to reject voter bribery ahead of the 2026 presidential, parliamentary, and local council elections. In a statement issued late Wednesday by the State House, Museveni urged Ugandans to stand against corruption and make electoral decisions based on principles and …

Kapelebyong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The returning officer for the Kapelebyong District Electoral Commission, Irene Hope Nakiru, has called for the harmonisation of political party activities with those of the Electoral Commission. During a community Baraza organised by the Uganda Human Rights Commission at Acowa Town Council in Kapelebyong …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started the display of the National Voters’ Register. The exercise which started on Friday will run until 15th May. It is aimed at helping the electoral body clean up the voters’ register. While launching the exercise, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Candidate in the Kawempe North by-elections, Faridah Nambi Kigongo, has petitioned the High Court Civil Division to nullify the election victory of Erias Nalukoola Luyimbazi on the grounds of bribery and campaigning on the day of elections. Nambi, through her lawyers led …