Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority-NIRA, has kicked off nationwide registration of all Ugandans of 17 years and above to get ready for the 2026 general elections. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Tuesday, Rosemary Kisembo, the Executive Director of …
Read More »Amuriat urges Museveni on political tolerance in 2026 general election
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has called on President Yoweri Museveni to ensure tolerance of divergent political views in the coming 2026 General election. Amuriat says the 2021 general elections were marred with military operations against the opposition politicians across …
Read More »EC starts sensitising youth for 2026 general elections
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched a nationwide initiative to sensitize youth ahead of the 2026 general elections. Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission told the press on Monday that the EC is currently in the Elgon region after completing activities in the Bukedi …
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