₦airaland Forum

Uganda’s electoral body on Wednesday set January 14, 2021 as the polling date for the country’s presidential election.


The Electoral Commission said in a statement issued in Kampala that the 11 presidential candidates who were nominated on Monday and Tuesday, would start campaign on November 19 till January 12.


The Electoral Commission urged nominated candidates, their agents, supporters and the public to carefully observe the guidelines issued by the Commission for the campaign.


The Chairperson of the electoral body, Justice Simon Byabakama, had on Tuesday, urged the candidates to promote safe participation by observing the COVID-19 prevention measures.


Among the 11 candidates vying for the presidency is the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni who has been in power for over 30 years.

Museveni’s main contender is music pop star Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. has been in power for over 30 years.