UPC Barred from 2026 Vote

The Electoral Commission (EC) barred the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) from fielding a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections. EC cited internal constitutional breaches and binding court rulings, including a High Court decision limiting party president Jimmy Akena to two terms. The commission also rejected nominations from Denis Adim and other senior party figures. UPC said it will seek judicial review of the EC ruling.