Uganda is buzzing as it counts down to its election day on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The Electoral Commission is gearing up to oversee voting at over 50,000 polling stations across the country, ensuring every voice can be heard 🗳️.
Julius Mucunguzi, the commission’s spokesperson, says all voting materials—from ballot papers to biometric voter verification kits—are already in Uganda and are being delivered across the “last mile.” “At the moment, all the materials that are required are in the country … and we are now taking them to the last mile,” he explains.
Though campaign rallies have ended, the streets of Kampala and small towns alike remain decked out with colorful posters and banners. Voters tell us they just want whoever wins to tackle the daily realities of ordinary Ugandans—like jobs, schools, and roads 🚧.
President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is chasing a seventh term on promises of stability, security, and economic growth. “Uganda is moving at a fast rate. I think this year we shall grow at 7 percent GDP, one of the fastest, and when we start our oil flowing – we shall grow by double digits – more than 10 percent – therefore the future is bright,” he says, painting a picture of a booming Uganda.
On the other side, opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu—popularly known as Bobi Wine—has been rallying young and first-time voters for change. “The people of Uganda have the right to stand, to rise up against misrule, against injustice, anytime,” he urges, tapping into the desire for fresh leadership.
With security forces deployed to maintain order on election day, the commission is promising close monitoring to keep things running smoothly. Whether you’re in the city or the countryside, official reminders are going out: get informed, get to your polling station, and make your voice count! 🙌
Reference(s):
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