After a year of several contested elections, the first election of 2021 on the continent takes place in Uganda. Introduction. General elections will be from Jan. 10-Feb.8. These now join President Yoweri Museveni and National Resistance Movement Party candidate on the list of the cleared aspirants. 4. The duly nominated candidates include incumbent President Yoweri Tibahaburwa Kaguta Museveni, 24-year-old John Katumba and Nancy Linda Kalembe, the only female candidate. Uganda’s electoral body on Monday started the screening of presidential candidates for the 2021 general elections. These are among the first three generals nominated for election on the first day of their 2-day exercise led by Yoweri Museveni, Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu and Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde . Bobi Wine in the early lead with 228,788 against Museveni with 57,794. He said five candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, former Security Minister Henry Tumukunde, former army commander Mugisha Muntu, John Katumba, and Nancy Linda Kalembe, have been nominated on Monday. He has attempted to contest in many parliamentary constituencies in Acholi sub-region without success. Monday, 2 November 2020, 8:06 am, By Dhikusooka Brian Museveni Speaks after his Nomination – FULL SPEECH. These are among the first three generals nominated for election on the first day of their 2-day exercise led by Yoweri Museveni, Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu and Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde . Ugandan riot police patrol an area near the house of presidential candidate and singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine, in the Magere neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda, Jan. 16, 2021. Factbox: the Main Candidates in Uganda's Presidential Election By Reuters , Wire Service Content Jan. 6, 2021 By Reuters , Wire Service Content Jan. 6, 2021, at 4:06 a.m. Below is a List of all the Uganda Presidential Candidates 2021: About us • Advertise with us • Contact us • Jobs • Privacy • Copyright ©Blizz Uganda 2021, City Tycoon Ham Kiggundu Appoints Pallaso to Spearhead His New Hamz Video Sharing App, End of Stunt: Nina Roz Cries Out for Daddy Andre's Romance in 'Enyonta' Music Video, Follows him on Instagram, Nina Roz Speaks Out About Rumors of Beating Up Daddy Andre After Catching Him Cheating, Acacia Tours and Travel to Give Fun Lovers a Two Days Epic Trip to Jinja, What Not to Miss, Legendary Guitarist and Musician Sammy Kasule Dead, "Brown Shugar is Not My Ex, She is a Terrorist"- Sipapa Bitter After Being Replaced, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine (NUP). The Uganda Electoral Commission has confirmed 11 candidates to run for the Presidency of Uganda in the upcoming general elections of 2021. Uganda Presidential Elections Results 2021. The list, as of August 21, is as follows: 1. Number of Voters: 18,103,603 Number of Polling Stations: 34,684 Uganda … We have the full list of all the nominees with their photos. Uganda: 2021 General Election - Presidential Candidates Take Fight to New Voters UGANDA – MP Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine has finally made it to the list of presidential aspirants that have so far been cleared to go for presidential nominations next week. The official voter turnoutwas 57% but is questioned since 409 polling stations have been a… Uganda Presidential Candidates 2021 - Electoral Commission Uganda On Twitter The Electoral Commission Has Appointed The 14th Day Of January 2021 As The Polling Day For Presidential Elections 2021 Here Is The Full List Of Nominated Presidential - According to johns hopkins university, uganda has recorded fewer than 40,000 infections and around just 300 deaths from the illness. Bobi Wine, a pop star-turned-leading opposition figure in Uganda, has officially announced taking on long-time President Yoweri Museveni in the country’s 2021 national elections. Former Security Minister Gen Henry Tumukunde and two others have been cleared for nomination as presidential candidates after the Electoral Commission verified the signatures of supporters who endorsed their candidature. We have the full list of all the nominees with their photos. Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Following months of uncertainty, Uganda will hold the next presidential polls on Jan.14 next year with a record 11 candidates. The Uganda Electoral Commission has confirmed 11 candidates to run for the Presidency of Uganda in the upcoming general elections of 2021. Currently, the most famous candidate, at least know by a large number of Ugandans is the People Power leader also Kyadondo East Member of parliament Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu commonly known as Bobi Wine. Below is a List of all the Uganda Presidential Candidates 2021: Bobi Wine leading. It also removed the two-term presidential limit. Posters of the two most popular candidates for Uganda’s Presidential election, incumbent President Yoweri Museveni (yellow) and Robert Kyagulanyi, aka … Five other candidates will be nominated on Tuesday. Among the constituencies represented, Makindye West, Kawempe South, Kawempe North and Rubaga North have candidates who have been subjected to reevaluation. However, EC is yet to announce when the presidential candidates will officially begin their nationwide campaigns date. 2.Bbaale Charles Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU) 3. Timothy Mugerwa, an environmentalist, joins Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine, Moses Byamugisha, Nkangabwa John Herbert, Mwesigye Fred, Joseph Mabirizi and Mwambazi Joseph who have already declared their intention to challenge the incumbent. Bobi Wine: Uganda election 2021 presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi cry out as EU and US observers no go show 13th January 2021 Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni don dey office for 35 years Nomination of Candidates for Presidential Elections is scheduled for November ahead of the 2021 general elections. At least 24 presidential aspirants have declared intention to run for president in 2021 polls and have notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of their plans to start consultations. At least a total of 29 candidates have so far declared their intention to run for president in the 2021 general elections. The aspirants, if nominated, will tussle it out with other presidential hopefuls including Yoweri Museveni and Robert Kyagulanyi. Some aspirants for 2021 race. News. Here are details about the main candidates: YOWERI MUSEVENI, NATIONAL RESISTANCE MOVEMENT: The 76-year-old seized power in January 1986 after … In 2017, parliament changed the constitution again to remove the age limit of 75 for presidential candidates, allowing Museveni to run in 2021. Tag: Nominated Presidential candidates 2021 in Uganda. The others are former Security minister Henry Tumukunde, former army commander Mugisha Muntu, Norbert Mao, Joseph Kabuleta Kiiza, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, music pop star Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, Fred … However, EC is yet to announce when the presidential candidates will officially begin their nationwide campaigns date. Source: Uganda Electoral Commission 2021. He was cleared by the Electoral commission (EC) on Wednesday alongside Mr William Mayambala, an independent candidate, after the verification process of the endorsement signatures. The Electoral Commission announced Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country since 1986, as the winner with 58.64% of the votes although the US State Department qualified the electoral process as "fundamentally flawed" and The Africa Elections Watch coalition said they observed irregularities. Yesterday, 8 more candidates for the 2021 Uganda presidential race were nominated by the Electoral Commission, making a total of 11. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu from the National Unity Platform (NUP) is leading the incumbent president Yoweri Museveni. Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, chairperson of the Electoral Commission, said 10 aspiring candidates had been verified and cleared. Poll closed in Uganda presidential election. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is entering his 35 th year in power and is the fourth longest-ruling head of state in Africa. Below is a List of all the Uganda Presidential Candidates 2021: About us • Advertise with us • Contact us • Jobs • Privacy • Copyright ©Blizz Uganda 2021, City Tycoon Ham Kiggundu Appoints Pallaso to Spearhead His New Hamz Video Sharing App, End of Stunt: Nina Roz Cries Out for Daddy Andre's Romance in 'Enyonta' Music Video, Follows him on Instagram, Nina Roz Speaks Out About Rumors of Beating Up Daddy Andre After Catching Him Cheating, Acacia Tours and Travel to Give Fun Lovers a Two Days Epic Trip to Jinja, What Not to Miss, Legendary Guitarist and Musician Sammy Kasule Dead, "Brown Shugar is Not My Ex, She is a Terrorist"- Sipapa Bitter After Being Replaced, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine (NUP). The EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama called upon the nominated candidates to continue observing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Ministry of Health throughout their campaigns to curb the spread of Covid-19. 5. The Electoral Commission on Wednesday released a list of 10 presidential aspirants whose supporters’ signatures have already been verified and cleared for nomination. Some of the other presidential hopefuls include Nyero Francis Elton Lakelle, who has attempted to contest in several parliamentary constituencies in Acholi … Yesterday, 8 more candidates for the 2021 Uganda presidential race were nominated by the Electoral Commission, making a total of 11. The Uganda Electoral Commission has confirmed 11 candidates to run for the Presidency of Uganda in the upcoming general elections of 2021. We have the full list of all the nominees with their photos. Nyero Francis Elton Lakelle. Mwesigye Fred. Christopher Rugaba. President Museveni, who has been Uganda’s president since 1986, is seeking another five year term after successfully removing a clause in the Constitution that would have, otherwise, barred him from standing on account of his age (he will … The EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama called upon the nominated candidates to continue observing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Ministry of Health throughout their campaigns to curb the spread of Covid-19. A man casts his ballot in Wakiso District, central Uganda, on February 19, 2016. 2021 São Toméan presidential election July; 2021 Zambian general election, 12 August 2021; 2021 Cape Verdean presidential election, 17 October 2021; 2021 Chadian parliamentary election 23 October 2021; 2021 South African municipal elections 27 October; 2021 Gambian presidential election 4 December 2021 The two-day exercise was held at Kyambogo University Cricket grounds, about nine km east of the capital Kampala. 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