List of political parties in Uganda - Wikipedia
This article lists political parties in Uganda. Until a constitutional referendum in July 2005, only one political organization, the Movement (also called the National Resistance Movement) was allowed to operate in Uganda.
Politics of Uganda - Wikipedia
The politics of Uganda occurs in an authoritarian context. Since assuming office in 1986 at the end of the Ugandan civil war, Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda as an autocrat. [1] [2] Political parties were banned from 1986 to 2006 in the wake of the 2005 Ugandan multi-party referendum which was won by pro-democracy forces. [1]
Political Parties - Electoral Commission
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The National Unity Platform, formerly the National Unity, Reconciliation and Development Party, is a social-liberal and progressive political party in Uganda led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The NURP was led by Moses Nkonge Kibalama from December 2004 until July 2020.
Parliament of Uganda - Wikipedia
The Parliament of Uganda is the country's unicameral legislative body. The most significant of the Ugandan parliament's functions is to pass laws that will provide good governance in the country. The government ministers are bound to answer to the people's representatives on the floor of the house. Through the various parliamentary committees ...
7 new political parties in the offing ahead of 2026 elections
May 9, 2024 · Seven groups have applied for registration as political parties at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) ahead of the 2026 general elections. These include the National Foundation Party ...
Uganda - Politics, Elections, Constitution | Britannica
Nov 9, 2024 · The country does have many parties, however, such as the Democratic Party, the Uganda People’s Congress, and the Forum for Democratic Change. Women played a significant role in the formulation of the 1995 constitution, and the NRM government has assisted them in a number of ways.
HISTORY OF ELECTIONS IN UGANDA | Electoral Commission
In March 1961, the Colonial Government organised direct elections, in which two political parties, namely, the Democratic Party (DP) and the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) contested. Buganda Kingdom boycotted the elections, and insisted on its demand to have its representatives elected by the Lukiiko, its local legislative assembly.
Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know - BBC
Jan 12, 2021 · 11 candidates are running for president. 1 of the candidates is a woman, Nancy Kalembe. 5 elected terms so far for Yoweri Museveni. 50% plus 1 votes needed for a candidate to avoid a run-off...
Police, troops block Ugandan opposition headquarters ahead of …
KAMPALA, July 22 (Reuters) - Soldiers and police sealed off the headquarters of Uganda's biggest opposition party on Monday in what a police spokesperson called a precautionary move ahead of...
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