EC Confirms 27 Recognized Political Parties Ahead of 2026 General Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming 27 of these ,cleared to operate and participate in the forthcoming 2026 general elections.
In a statement, the EC said the updated register was published in line with the Political Parties and Organisations Act, which requires all political parties to maintain functional offices, leadership structures, and official contacts.
“The commission wishes to notify the public that only political parties listed in the updated register are legally recognized and authorized to conduct political activities in Uganda,” the EC emphasized, noting that the move is meant to enhance transparency and accountability ahead of the polls.
Uganda now boasts 27 officially recognized parties, ranging from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to opposition heavyweights and newer political outfits. The EC explained that the register includes details such as party addresses and leadership particulars for reference.
The EC reiterated its commitment to maintaining a level playing field for all recognized parties.
“As we approach the 2026 general elections, the Commission calls upon political parties to comply with the law and conduct their activities peacefully, responsibly, and within the established legal framework,” the statement read.
The parties
National Resistance Movement (NRM)
People’s Progressive Party (PPP)
Forum for Integrity in Leadership (FIL)
Republican Women and Youth Party (RWYP)
National Peasants’ Party (NPP)
Uganda Economic Party (UEP)
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC)
Conservative Party (CP)
National Unity Platform (NUP)
Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU)
National Convention for Democracy (NCD)
Liberal Democratic Transparency (LDT)
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC)
Justice Forum (JEEMA)
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Uganda Patriotic Movement (UPM)
Democratic Party (DP)
National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) – formerly People’s United Movement (PUM)
Society for Peace and Development (SPD)
People’s Development Party (PDP)
Congress Service Volunteers Organisation (COSEVO)
Activist Party (AP)
Democratic Front – formerly Green Partisan Party (GPP)
Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA)
Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP)
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT)
People’s Front for Freedom (PFF)
