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NRM concludes nominations of 32 candidates for two vacant EALA seats

Election Related Disputed Uganda (national) 25 Mar 2026 Severity: 1/5

The Daily Monitor reports that the ruling NRM concluded nominations on March 25, 2026, with 32 candidates for two East African Legislative Assembly seats vacated by members elected to Uganda's 12th Parliament. The paper notes that Speaker Anita Among had written to the NRM saying it should replace the two, although EALA rules do not reserve the seats for a particular party.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Disputed: Daily Monitor reports that the NRM Electoral Commission nominated 32 candidates for the two EALA seats; ChimpReports reports 38.

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