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A wave of twenty-something contenders is taking on Uganda’s political veterans in 2026. Here’s why it matters.

Basalirwa Ismael, a 3rd year law student, has been declared the People Power Makerere Chapter candidate for the 91st Guild Presidential Elections after winning the primary.

: As the demand for electoral law reforms intensifies, Election Commission Chairman Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon warns that amendments with financial implications could require additional resources for further demarcation and reorganization of polling stations. Addressing stakeholders at a workshop in Kampala, Byabakama emphasized the critical role of adequate funding and stakeholder support in ensuring the success of the 2025-2026 General Elections. He urged leaders to mobilize their communities and stressed the importance of a credible and peaceful electoral process.