LIVE UPDATES: Parliamentary Nominations Fever Grips Nation
Norbert Mao
- The Electoral Commission appointed Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October 2025 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2026.
- The nominations are being conducted at the respective district/city headquarters across the country, beginning at 9am and ending at 5pm on each of the appointed dates.
- The candidates are contesting for a total of 519 elective positions including 353 directly-elected MPs, 146 district and city woman representatives, and 20 seats for special interest groups (Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, Workers, and Youths)
- An aspirant for Member of Parliament shall be a citizen of Uganda and a registered voter.
- The nomination of a candidate shall be made by two registered voters appearing in person, who shall tender the following documents to the Returning Officer: