The postponement follows a formal request by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), which is working jointly with the EC to organize the polls. The change was communicated through an internal memo issued by the EC’s Acting Secretary and directed to departmental and unit heads.
Held at Nyakasanga playgrounds in Kasese Municipality, the match brought together youth representatives from various political parties in a bid to emphasize the value of coexistence and peaceful engagement in Uganda’s electoral processes.
On Wednesday, the IGP, accompanied by several Police directors, held a prolonged security meeting with local police commanders at the district headquarters. He issued strict instructions aimed at preventing any form of election-related violence in the area.
Most candidates have shifted to independent campaign methods, including solo roadshows and radio talk shows amplified with public address systems. They argue that low turnout by fellow aspirants at joint rallies has rendered the unified platform ineffective.
The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, had earlier directed all candidates to hold joint rallies supervised and facilitated by the party. Each rally was to be equipped with a public address system provided by the NRM.
The youth further pledged to act as proactive agents of peace in their communities, regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity, or religion. MYF reaffirmed its commitment to continuing peace campaigns countrywide to support a calm and credible electoral process.
The call was made during a two-day regional youth dialogue on peaceful elections, currently underway in Kasese District. The event is organized by the Multiparty Youth Forum (MYF) with support from the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD).
The assessment conducted among 906 participants in 30 community consultative meetings in various sub-counties of Lwengo district, between January and March this year, indicates that at least 47% did not vote for their leaders in the last general election, either due to a lack of interest or fear of violence.
Safarafine Omara, a resident of Otara A in Aleka Sub-county, said the lack of open dialogue has left many feeling disconnected from the process and unable to hold aspirants accountable on community-specific issues.
Patricia Aol, the EC head of administration and human resources, described the media as one of the commission’s most vital stakeholders in the electoral process.
Speaking in a pre-recorded message during the inaugural National Convention of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) held at the party’s Katonga Road headquarters in Kampala, Besigye—who served as the chief guest—emphasized that the PFF’s ideology is firmly rooted in peaceful regime change.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the police said they had registered incidents of physical assault, property destruction, and vandalism of election materials in Mubende, Isingiro, and Rubanda districts.
On day one of the campaign in Myene Sub-county, Dila’s presentation was met with rejection from the community for his performance. The tension escalated on day two in Aleka Sub-county, which was carved from Dila’s home area, Otwal Sub-county. During Ojok’s address, intoxicated supporters humiliated him, calling him a 'corrupt'
Speaking shortly after his welcome, Dr. Bayiga cited deep disagreements with DP President Norbert Mao as his reason for defecting, accusing the party’s leadership of abandoning its foundational values.
The situation escalated when the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), led by Parish Vice Chairperson Christopher Mwase and other party leaders, reportedly ambushed youth voters, pushing some into their homes.
Many cited a lack of resources and logistical challenges as major barriers to facilitating joint campaign activities. Others voiced concerns about potential confrontations, use of abusive language, and malicious attacks between candidates and their supporters if joint campaigns went ahead.
The clashes broke out after a disagreement following a disagreement that each voter present a National ID before he or she is allowed to enter the polling station.
Several NUP youth voters, including Sarah Namukoosi from Nsuube Kauga, condemned returning officers for allowing unregistered people to vote. “Some NRM supporters were not on the registers but were allowed to vote. We demand fair elections,” Namukoosi said.
