Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Renowned music manager Benjamin Kalyesubula, popularly known as Manager Jamal, has officially declared his intention to run for Uganda's presidency in the 2026 general elections.

UPDATED: Profiles of 12 candidates who have shown interest in 2026 presidential elections

From January 12 to February 9, 2026, Ugandans will head to the polls to elect leaders across various levels, including Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government Councils (City/District, Municipality/City Division, and Sub-County/Town/Municipal Division), in accordance with Article 61(2) of the Constitution. According to a July 2024 press release from the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, the nomination of…

Uganda’s Youngest Woman Contestant joins the 2026 Presidential Race

Yvonne Mpambara is not just a name. It is an embodiment of a new generation of leadership; principled, fierce, progressive and powerfully rooted in the hopes and aspirations of Ugandans. The 33 year old Social Justice Lawyer hails from the Kigezi region in the South Western mountainous areas of Uganda. She was born in Kanungu and raised in Kabale district. Yvonne represents a bridge between Uganda’s enduring spirit and its untapped potential. Wi…