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As Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, President Museveni’s insistence on privileging science over the humanities is stirring unrest in classrooms—and raising questions about fairness, dignity, and the politics of education.

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has moved presidential nominations from October to late September, a move aimed at creating more time for campaigns and logistical preparations ahead of the high-stakes 2026 general elections.

In a high-stakes press briefing, Uganda’s Electoral Commission Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama, outlined the critical path to the 2025/26 general elections, issuing stern warnings against illegal youth militias and detailing strict deadlines for presidential and parliamentary aspirants. With SIG elections underway, unverified academic papers and failure to resign from public offices could end political dreams before they start. “The clock is ticking,” he warned, “and no one is above the law.” The road to 2026 is now paved with deadlines, scrutiny—and consequences.