Governance

By Pascal Niwebyona Engineering, Procurement and Construction giants, DOTT Services Limited, has undertaken to complete the construction of the Lower Kololo Terrace road ahead of the Presidential Swearing in ceremony on May 12, 2026. The Project Engineer Dhanaraaju said that DOTT Services was putting final touches to uphold the beauty …

By Pascal Niwebyona Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is tarmacking the Kabaka’s Lake road so as to boost cultural tourism and access to social services in Rubaga Division. The KCCA Director of Engineering and Technical Services Eng. Justus Akankwasa said that the road that connects Lubiri Ring Road to Nabunya …

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 …

By Musinguzi Goodluck Members of Parliament take part in a mock voting exercise during training on the use of Biometric Voter Verification Kits conducted by the Electoral Commission at Parliament on Thursday, 18 December 2025. The Electoral Commission has assured legislators of the accurate and transparent use of the Biometric …

By Musinguzi Goodluck A section of stakeholders, including Members of Parliament, have raised the alarm over the government’s plan on deploying and fully relying on the Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVK) during the 2026 General Elections in Uganda. What is intended as a technological solution to electoral fraud is now …

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 …

By Musinguzi Goodluck Data capturing machines introduced by the Electoral Commission during the 2016 election. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On January 15, 2026, during the polling day for Uganda’s general elections, biometric voter verification—introduced to safeguard electoral integrity—became a major source of disruption at several polling stations. Biometric Voter Verification …

By Musinguzi Goodluck In preparation for the General Elections 2026, the Electoral Commission has commenced the issuance of Voter Location Slips to voters across the country. The VLS is intended to help voters easily identify and locate their respective polling stations on polling day. The issuance of Voter Location Slips …

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 …

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 …