EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama
The Electoral Commission has appointed Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th September 2025 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Presidential Elections, 2026.
In a statement dated September 20, 2025, EC says the nomination exercise will be conducted at the Electoral Commission Head Office Grounds, Plot 2508, Lubowa, Kigo-Lweza Road, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, starting at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days.
Below is a detailed statement from the EC;
The Electoral Commission appointed Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th September 2025 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Presidential Elections, 2026.
The nomination exercise will be conducted at the Electoral Commission Head Office Grounds, Plot 2508, Lubowa, Kigo-Lweza Road, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District, starting at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days.
Requirements for Nomination
A person aspiring for nomination as Presidential Candidate shall be a citizen of Uganda by birth, a registered voter, of 18 years and above. He/she shall submit certified copies of educational qualifications confirming that he/she obtained a minimum formal education of Advanced (A) Level or its equivalent.
The aspirant’s nomination shall be supported by not less than one hundred (100) persons who are registered voters, from not less than ninety-eight (98) districts, which form two thirds (2/3) of all the districts/cities of Uganda.
Aspirants must also fulfill all other requirements as listed in the Guidelines, in order to be successfully nominated.
- Nomination Paper (In Triplicate);
- Declaration by Candidates (Consent to Nomination);
- Proof of minimum Formal Education of Advanced Level Standard or its equivalent;
- Proof of registration as a voter for the candidate, the proposer and the seconder;
- Three (3) Recent Post Card Size Photographs of the Proposed candidate;
- Proof of compliance with Section 10(1) and (1)(b) and (3) of the Presidential Elections Act, Cap. 179;
- Certificate of Compliance issued by the Electoral Commission;
- Proof of payment of a Non-refundable nomination fee of Ug. Shillings 20,000,000/=
- Selection of Symbol (for Independent aspirants only);
- Appointment of Official Agent;
Aspirants are urged to bring along a proposed campaign schedule with the starting date of 29th September 2025, to facilitate smooth harmonization after the nomination exercise.
Access to the Nomination Venue
The nomination venue shall be accessed by only persons who have been invited and accredited to participate in or observe the exercise.
Further to the above, an aspirant, shall be allowed into the nomination venue accompanied by not more than twenty (20) persons (including the aspirant himself/herself).
The particulars of persons accompanying the aspirant shall be submitted to the Commission in advance.
An aspiring candidate will use only two (2) vehicles for purposes of his/her nominations; and each vehicle should not carry more than ten (10) persons, driver inclusive. Each of the vehicles shall bear a Police sticker.
The Commission strongly warns aspirants from mobilizing supporters to accompany them to and from the nomination venue, as processions are not permitted during this exercise.
For the avoidance of doubt, the incumbent President, who is also an aspirant shall use such facilities as are ordinarily attached to his office. This is in line with Section 28(2) of the Presidential Elections Act.
The Uganda Police Force has published the arrangements for traffic flow along the routes leading and from the Electoral Commission Nomination Grounds at Lubowa, Kigo-Lweza Road, and the vicinity as per the attached Traffic Guidelines.
Upon successful nomination, candidates who wish to meet with their supporters to launch their manifestos are advised to organise and conduct such meetings in full compliance with traffic regulations and laws governing public assemblies.
Nomination Programme
The Commission has designed a programme that will facilitate swift conduct of the nomination exercise, given that the bulk of the nomination documents (lists of supporters) have been verified in advance.
Please note that aspirants will be required to be physically present, and to submit all additional requisite documents for verification. The Commission will, after scrutiny, and satisfaction that the requirements have been fulfilled, declare the aspirant duly nominated.
The nominated candidate will briefly address the public through the media at the Media Center that is to be set up at the nomination venue.
Conclusion
The Commission calls upon all aspirants, their agents and supporters to follow the guidelines that have been issued for this nomination exercise. This will enable the Commission to conduct the exercise in an orderly, peaceful and safe manner.
