The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially cleared eight candidates to participate in the 2026 presidential election race after the successful nominations held on September 23 and 24 at the EC grounds in Lweza-Lubowa, Wakiso District.
The nomination exercise was conducted by Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Electoral Commission Chairperson and Returning Officer for Presidential Nominations.
However, the completion of the two-day nomination exercise starts the race of the presidential candidates, with the campaign period scheduled to kick off on Monday, September 29, 2025.
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So far, the eight cleared confirmed candidates include
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni (NRM): Seeking a seventh term, Museveni is focusing on infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and anti-corruption.
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (National Unity Platform – NUP): Former Kyadondo East MP, focusing on protest vote and fighting for a common person.
Nandala Mafabi (Forum for Democratic Change—FDC), a veteran opposition figure, is promising institutional accountability, transparency, and stronger democratic
Retired Gen. Mugisha Muntu (Alliance for National Transformation – ANT) advocates for national unity, inclusive development, and a peaceful transition of power.
Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga, Common Man’s Party (CMP), with a spirited push for constitutional reforms, civil liberties, and accountable governance.
Robert Kasibante (National Peasants Party – NPP), who is focusing on rural emempowerment andecentralization of agricultural policies, while his counterpart,
Joseph Mabirizi (Conservative Party – CPCP) isampaigning on conservative values and traditional social policies.
Frank Kabinga Bulira (Revolutionary Peoples Party – RPP), whose campaign is focused on political and economic reforms, poverty reduction, and sustainable development.
In conclusion, here at our news platform, we encourage all the successful candidates to seek food governance and peace when seeking for votes.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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