KAMPALA, UGANDA – National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been cleared by the Electoral Commission (EC) for nomination as a candidate in Uganda’s 2026 presidential election. The EC confirmed that Kyagulanyi submitted valid lists of at least 100 registered voters from at least two-thirds of Uganda’s districts, meeting the requirements of Section 10 (1)(b) and (3) of the Presidential Elections Act ¹.
Nomination Details:
– *Date:* Wednesday, September 24, 2025
– *Time:* 2:00 p.m.
– *Venue:* Electoral Commission headquarters in Lweza
Reaction from NUP:
NUP Secretary-General David Lewis Rubongoya expressed satisfaction with the EC’s verification outcome, saying, “This is a victory for the people who turned up in massive numbers to endorse our candidate. We are now ready for nomination.” The party has already paid the Shs 20 million nomination fee and booked venues for post-nomination rallies at Katwe and Kaala playgrounds.
EC Directives:
The EC has warned that processions to and from the nomination venue are banned, and each aspirant is allowed to appear with only two authorized persons. EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama urged political parties to comply with the directive to maintain security and public order during the nomination period.
Story By: Amon Muzoora Official
