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Presidential Aspirants Hit 88 As Uganda’s 2026 Race Heats Up
The race for Uganda’s 2026 presidency continues to gain momentum, with the number of aspirants rising to 88 after 37 more candidates collected nomination forms on the second day...
EC Revises 2026 General Election Roadmap
Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has announced significant changes to the 2026 general election timetable, revising nomination dates for presidential, parliamentary, Local Government, and Special Interest Group (SIG) positions.
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Journalists Trained To Accurately Report On Special Interest Groups
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has conducted a half-day training for journalists from various districts, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to report on Special Interest Groups...
EC Confirms Peaceful SIG Elections as Youth Committees Vote Nears
The Electoral Commission has today updated Ugandans and concerned stakeholders on the progress of the programme for the election of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) Committees, and other matters related...
Minister Kahinda Otafiire Slams NRM Over Electoral Interference
Uganda’s Minister of Internal Affairs, General Kahinda Otafiire, has publicly criticised his party, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), for what he described as continued interference in the affairs...
Electoral Commission Cautions Individuals Over PWD Elections Misconduct
The Electoral Commission has warned individuals attempting to unlawfully participate in today’s elections for village committees representing persons with disabilities (PWDs), under the ongoing Special Interest Group (SIG) electoral...