It explores the attention these newspapers and a news magazine, television and radio stations paid the election-related news and issues in December 2020 and the nature of their coverage. The elections are supervised by the Electo Uganda: 2021 General Election - Presidential Candidates Take Fight to New Voters The candidates who emerged successful after the second round of evaluation are: Allan Ssewanyana for Makindye West; Kyebando Councillor, Mohammad Ssegirinya for Kawempe North, Kampala Capital City Authority Speaker, Abubakar Kawalya for Rubaga North and Uganda Journalists Association President, Kazibwe Bashir Mbazira for Kawempe South. The 76-year-old is hoping to get a new mandate for his 6th term as leader of Uganda Sep 2, 2020- January 9, 2021: Campaigns (presidential) in line with Sec. The date was declared just a day after the conclusion of nominations for presidential candidates, a race which attracted 11 candidates. The Electoral Commission has officially kicked off with the nomination process of the presidential candidates for the 2021 Uganda will hold a presidential election between Jan. 10 and Feb. 8, 2021, authorities said on Tuesday, introducing restrictions it said were aimed at slowing the spread of the new coronavirus. The Electoral Commission nominated 8 more candidates yesterday, making a total of 11 candidates for a presidential race in Uganda in 2021. FULL LIST: District chairmen elect in Uganda. The candidates who emerged successful after the second round of evaluation are: Allan Ssewanyana for Makindye West; Kyebando Councillor, Mohammad Ssegirinya for Kawempe North, Kampala Capital City Authority Speaker, Abubakar Kawalya for Rubaga North and Uganda Journalists Association President, Kazibwe Bashir Mbazira for Kawempe South. Patrick Amuriat Oboi, ANTs Gen. Mugisha Muntu, NUPs Robert [] Willy Mayambala (Independent)5. The Electoral Commission is expected to announce the official dates for presidential campaigns and the next years polls in just a few days after the nomination process ended. 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. Uganda's election has been marred by numerous arrests of opposition candidates and their supporters, as well as violence In the election, there are 11 presidential candidates vying for the leadership of Uganda over the next five years, and a candidate must win more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. President Musevenis re-election was primarily challenged by Bobi Wine (one of 10 candidates challenging President Museveni in the 2021 general election), a 38-year-old pop star who emerged as a prominent member of Ugandas political opposition in 2017 and ran for Uganda 2021 United Nations Security Council election 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. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is entering his 35 th year in power and is the fourth longest-ruling head of state in Africa. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (National Unity Platform) KAMPALA As Uganda remains with only two days to the election date, President Yoweri Museveni who also happens to be a Presidential candidate on NRM ticket has reshuffled Resident District Commissioners (RDCs). Yoweri Museveni (NRM) Willy Mayambala (Independent) 21(1). 9. Upon successful nomination, the candidates will be free to campaign, said Byabakama. 3. 8. Final presidential candidates list: Nobert Mao (Democratic Party)8. At least ten presidential hopefuls have picked nomination forms from the Electoral Commission (EC) head offices in Kampala. Patrick Amuriat (Forum for Democratic Change)9. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (National Unity Platform) 6. Tag: Nominated Presidential candidates 2021 in Uganda. These are among the first three generals nominated for election on the first day of their 2-day exercise led by Yoweri Museveni, Chapter 142 of the Presidential Elections Act of 2000 stipulates that presidential candidates must be a citizen of Uganda by birth and be qualified to be an MP. Officials said Museveni won 58.64 percent to NUPs Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamus 34.83 percent of the total votes cast in Thursdays balloting. Presidential elections have been held every four years thereafter. The same date was earlier announced as the polling date for Members of Parliament. Final presidential candidates list:1. Meet Victoria Universitys New Dean of Students, Flavia Oketcho Named Dean Of Students At Victoria University. Uganda Election Day 2021: Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu AKA Bobi Wine speak wit BBC shortly afta di music star turned politician cast im vote for Freedom Square Magere inside Kampala dis morning. Uganda Presidential Election 2021 - Uganda nominates presidential candidates for 2021 - In 2005, the ugandan parliament removed presidential term limits to allow museveni to remain in office. In a televised address, Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson of the Electoral Commission, said five aspirants were nominated on political party tickets and six as independents. Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, chairperson of the Electoral Commission, said 10 aspiring candidates had been verified and cleared. Nancy Kalembe (Independent) Fred Mwesigye (Independent). The following elections are scheduled to occur in 2021. Among the constituencies represented, Makindye West, Kawempe South, Kawempe North and Rubaga North have candidates who have been subjected to reevaluation. The National Democratic Institute maintains a calendar of elections around the world. A keen look at the parliamentary elections, a total of 529 aspirants made their way into the eleventh (11 th) parliament for the term 2021 2026. Meanwhile, contestants for district LCV chairperson seats at local government level will likely part with between Shs300 million (US$ 82,000) and Shs500 million (US$ 137,000). 10. 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