Kampala
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the official roadmap for the 2026 General Elections, setting January 15, 2026 as the date when Ugandans will vote for the President and Members of Parliament.
The roadmap, contained in a press release dated October 29, 2025 and signed by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the EC Chairperson, also outlines polling dates for Local Government Councils and Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including youth, persons with disabilities, workers, and older persons.
"All candidates, their agents, supporters, election observers, and the general public are reminded to observe the respective dates and participate in accordance with the guidelines for polling," Justice Byabakama stated.
According to the schedule, the National Conference for the Election of Persons with Disabilities Representatives to Parliament will take place on January 19, 2026, alongside the election of councillors representing SIGs at Sub-county, Town, and Municipal Division levels.
Elections for Municipality and City Division SIG councillors will follow on January 20, while Workers’ Representatives to Parliament will be elected on January 21.
The District and City Local Government Elections covering District/City Chairpersons, Lord Mayor, Mayors, and Councillors will take place on January 22, 2026. Municipality and City Division Chairpersons and Councillors will then be elected on January 27.
On January 28, 2026, National Conferences will be held for the election of the National Female Youth Representative, National Female Older Persons Representative, and the Army Council elections for UPDF Representatives.
On January 29, 2026, elections for councillors representing SIGs at District and City levels will be conducted.
On February 2, 2026, a Regional Conference for Older Persons Representatives to Parliament will be held.
On February 4, 2026, elections for Sub-county, Town, and Municipal Division Chairpersons and Councillors will take place.
On February 6, 2026, Regional Conferences for Regional Youth Representatives to Parliament will be conducted.
Justice Byabakama reaffirmed the Commission's commitment to organizing regular, free, and fair elections and urged political actors and the public to maintain peace and observe electoral laws throughout the process.
The release of the election roadmap is expected to trigger intensified political activity as parties and aspirants begin mobilizing ahead of the 2026 polls.
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