The Electoral Commission (EC) has appealed to all candidates contesting for Parliamentary and LC5 Chairperson seats to strictly adhere to the campaign guidelines as official campaigns commence today, November 10, 2025.
According to the Electoral Commission roadmap, the campaign period will run from November 10, 2025, to January 13, 2026, ahead of the general elections scheduled for January 15, 2026.
Last week, District Returning Officers held meetings with candidates and their agents to draw up harmonised campaign programmes aimed at preventing clashes and ensuring a smooth electoral process.
In a message posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi reminded candidates to conduct peaceful, lawful, and respectful campaigns that uphold national unity and safeguard public order.
“As campaigns begin, candidates should remember that Senior Six students are sitting their final examinations. Please avoid staging rallies near schools or other learning institutions to prevent disruption,” Mucunguzi said.
He further emphasised that campaign activities must strictly take place between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., warning that voter bribery in any form is a criminal offence.
“Both the giver and the receiver of a bribe are culpable and may face fines, imprisonment, or both upon conviction,” he cautioned.
The EC also reiterated that campaign activities should not be conducted on public roads, in markets, schools, or hospitals, as such locations are designated for essential public use and business operations.
“Do not use language that promotes hatred or divides people along sectarian lines of tribe, ethnicity, religion, or region. Avoid violence and maintain peace at all times,” Mucunguzi urged, adding that candidates must treat each other with dignity and respect.
“Let campaigns and elections come and go, leaving our people, communities, and the country stable, united, and progressing. Elections are not a do-or-die affair,” he stressed.
According to EC records, a total of 2,025 candidates were nominated to contest for the 353 directly-elected Parliamentary seats across the country. In Luwero District, 29 candidates have been cleared to contest for four Parliamentary positions.
In Katikamu North, incumbent MP Denis Sekabira is expected to start his campaign in Kakinzi Parish, while NRM candidate Gaddafi Nasur will kick off in Kakabala Parish, and independent candidate Ronald Ndawula will begin in Bweyeyo Parish.
Ndawula said he plans to hold a procession before addressing a rally at 4 p.m.
“I am ready to meet voters and account for my service in local government. I ask them to trust me with the MP role,” he told reporters.
Elsewhere, Luwero District Woman MP Brenda Nabukenya and District Chairperson Erastus Kibirango will jointly begin their campaigns at Butuntumula Subcounty Headquarters, ahead of a grand launch on Saturday at Kasana Playground in Luwero Town. In Bamunanika County, incumbent MP Robert Ssekitoleeko will launch his campaign on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Luwero District Police Commander Brighton Ahimbisamukama has warned candidates against acts of violence and violation of EC guidelines.
“A candidate is not above the law. Anyone who breaches the regulations will be arrested and prosecuted. We urge candidates to hold peaceful campaigns and uphold the law,” Ahimbisamukama said.
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