Kampala – The Electoral Commission has announced adjustments to the electoral roadmap, including a change of dates for the nomination of Parliamentary candidates and a revised schedule for the commencement of Presidential campaigns.
According to the Commission, the nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections, including Special Interest Groups (SIGs) representatives for Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Workers, and Older Persons, has been rescheduled from 15th – 16th October 2025 to 22nd – 23rd October 2025.
The nominations will be conducted at the offices of the respective District and City Returning Officers.
The Commission explained that the adjustment was necessitated by Uganda’s role as host of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Mid-Term Review Conference, an international engagement scheduled for 15th – 16th October 2025. The event is expected to bring together government officials, legislators, representatives of NAM member states, and international agencies, with significant involvement of key government institutions in planning, security, and diplomatic coordination.
“In order to facilitate full participation, administrative efficiency, and maintain national focus during this important international engagement, the Commission has adjusted the Parliamentary nomination dates accordingly,” the statement reads.
Adjusted Campaign Programme for Presidential Candidates
The Electoral Commission also released a revised schedule for the conduct of campaigns by Presidential candidates, in line with the Presidential Elections Act. The roadmap highlights the following key activities:
- Nomination of Presidential Candidates: 23rd – 24th September 2025
- Harmonisation of Presidential Candidates’ Campaign Programmes: 25th – 27th September 2025
- Conduct of Presidential Campaigns: 29th September 2025 – 12th January 2026
- Nomination of Parliamentary Candidates (including SIGs): 22nd – 23rd October 2025
- Parliamentary Campaign Period: 10th November 2025 – 12th January 2026
- Campaigns for Local Government Candidates (including SIGs): 10th November 2025 – 12th January 2026
- Polling Period for Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Elections (including SIGs): 12th January – 9th February 2026
- The Electoral Commission urged all stakeholders to take note of the revised schedule and to continue preparing for the forthcoming electoral activities in compliance with the laws and regulations governing elections in Uganda.
The Electoral Commission urged all stakeholders to take note of the revised schedule and to continue preparing for the forthcoming electoral activities in compliance with the laws and regulations governing elections in Uganda.
