Uganda has officially entered the countdown to the 2026 General Elections following the release of the electoral timetable by the Electoral Commission (EC).The timetable outlines the dates for elections that will determine the country’s next President, Members of Parliament and Local Government leaders.Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama announced that the 2026 electoral activities will run from January 15 to February 6, 2026.
According to the Commission, the timetable has been prepared in accordance with Article 61(2) of the Constitution, which provides for presidential elections to be held within the constitutionally prescribed period before the expiry of the President’s term.The first major polling exercise will take place on January 15, 2026, when Ugandans will vote in the Presidential and Parliamentary elections.The elections will cover the Presidential race, directly elected Members of Parliament and District Woman Representatives to Parliament.
The electoral programme will then proceed with elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Local Government leaders.On January 19, 2026, elections will be held for the National Conference for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), as well as SIG councillors at Sub-county, Town and Municipal Division levels.Other categories of elections will follow according to the timetable released by the Electoral Commission, with the entire exercise expected to conclude on February 6, 2026.The Commission has urged political parties, candidates, election officials and voters to familiarise themselves with the timetable and comply with the established electoral guidelines.The release of the timetable marks a major step in Uganda’s preparations for the 2026 General Elections, setting in motion the final stages of the electoral process ahead of polling day.
