#Uganda Elections

Entebbe Lawmaker Kakembo Clears DF Primaries Hurdle for 2026 Race

Entebbe Municipality MP Michael Kakembo secures Democratic Front nomination for 2026 elections after defecting from NUP, as party leadership lauds his principled shift.

FDC Unanimously Chooses Nathan Nandala Mafabi as 2026 Presidential Candidate, Delegates Conference Postponed

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has unanimously endorsed Nathan Nandala Mafabi as its presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections, following a decision by party president Patrick Oboi Amuriat to step aside. The delegates' conference, originally scheduled for July 31, 2025, to elect the party's presidential candidate, has been called off after the consensus around Mafabi's endorsement.

Inspector General of Police Urges Police Commanders to Ensure Peaceful 2026 General Elections in Uganda

The IGP, Abas Byakagaba, has urged regional and division/district police commanders to intensify their preparations for Uganda's upcoming 2026 general elections.

Uganda's 'Meal Card Politics': Concerns Mount Over Party-Hopping Ahead of 2026 Elections

Political parties and analysts warn of opportunistic defections, termed "meal card politics," as politicians shift allegiances for personal gain rather than ideology ahead of Uganda's 2026 general elections.