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Minister Kyoffa challenges elites to build roads in their communities

By Pascal Niwebyona The Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs Hon. Kabuye Kyoffatogabye has challenged groups and residents to rise up to their civic duty and build roads in their communities. He said groups can pool materials and other resources to open up and maintain relevant …

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Polling Dates for Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Councils Elections, 2026

By Musinguzi Goodluck In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates below for the elections of Presildent; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipal Division), including Councillors representing Special Interest Groups …

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Statement by the Chairperson, Electoral Commission on the Progress of Implementation of Activities Under the Roadmap for General Elections 2026

By Musinguzi Goodluck The Electoral Commission has adjusted the polling dates for elections of representatives of Special Interest Groups at Parliamentary and Local Government Council level as follows: No Elective Position Previous Date New Polling Date 1 National Conference for Election of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) Representatives to Parliament. 19th January …

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Press Statement on the Change of Dates for the Nomination of Candidates for Parliamentary Elections and Commencement of Candidates Campaigns

By Musinguzi Goodluck The Electoral Commission has rescheduled the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections, including Special Interest Groups (Youths, Persons with Disabilities, Workers, and Older Persons), from 15th – 16th October 2025 to 22nd – 23rd October 2025. The nominations will take place at the office of the respective …

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Progress of the Exercise of Nomination of Candidates for General Elections, 2025/2026

By Musinguzi Goodluck It is my privilege and pleasure to welcome you to the premises of the Electoral Commission. Today, the Commission will update you and the nation, on the progress made in the exercise of nomination of candidates for the General Elections 2025/2026.Nomination of Candidates for Local Government Councils …

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Over 10,000 individuals anticipated to attend the Ateker Tobongulore Reunion Festival.

By Emmanuel Olinga–Teso Soroti City is gearing up to hold the first-ever Ateker Reunion Festival in Uganda, with over ten thousand (10,000) expected to attend as the Ugandan government gives UGX 2.3 billion for the event. Vice President Alupo with some leaders Photo Credit: Emmanuel Olinga The celebration, scheduled for …

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