2026 in Uganda
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Events in the year 2026 in Uganda.
Incumbents
[edit]Events
[edit]- 5 January – The government bans live broadcasts and streaming of riots, unlawful processions, and violent incidents ahead of the presidential election.[1]
- 13 January – The Uganda Communications Commission imposes a suspension of mobile internet services, citing misinformation, electoral fraud and incitement of violence.[2]
- 15 January – 2026 Ugandan general election: Yoweri Museveni is reelected president with 71.65% of the vote.[3]
- 16 January – At least seven people are killed in clashes between police and opposition supporters in Butambala District following the general election.[4]
- 18 January – Authorities partially restore internet services following President Museveni’s election victory, allowing business use while keeping social media blocked.[5]
- 22 January – Opposition MP Muwanga Kivumbi is arrested on charges related to the clashes in Butambala on 16 January.[6]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[7]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 26 January – Liberation Day
- 16 February – Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
- 8 March – International Women's Day
- 20 March – Ramadan Bairam Holiday
- 3 April – Good Friday
- 5 April – Easter Sunday
- 6 April – Easter Monday
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 27 May – Eid al-Adha
- 3 June – Uganda Martyrs' Day
- 9 June – National Heroes' Day
- 9 October – Independence Day
- 25 December – Christmas Day
- 26 December – Boxing Day
Deaths
[edit]- 17 January: Stella Isodo Apolot, 51, politician, MP (since 2021).[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Uganda bans live broadcasts of riots and 'unlawful processions' ahead of vote". Reuters. 6 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda's military deployed in national capital before presidential election". AP News. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation". France 24. AFP. 2026-01-17. Retrieved 2026-01-17.
- ^ "At least seven killed overnight in Uganda after tense presidential election". Al Jazeera. 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ Donati, Jessica (19 January 2026). "Uganda partially restores internet after ageing president wins seventh term". Reuters. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
- ^ Muhumuza, Rodney (22 January 2026). "After presidential election, Ugandan police detain a key ally of opposition figure Bobi Wine". AP News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
- ^ "Uganda Public Holidays 2026". Public Holidays Global. Retrieved 19 June 2025.
- ^ "Ngora Woman MP dies". MONITOR. Retrieved January 18, 2025.