VOCAL Africa, a Kenyan group, has raised alarms about Uganda's upcoming January 15, 2026 elections, alleging that the voter register is flawed with "ghost" voters and the exclusion of legitimate voters, particularly youth and opposition supporters.

• Over 20 National Unity Platform (NUP) candidates have been disqualified, while 20 NRM candidates secured unopposed victories.
• The Electoral Commission of Uganda is accused of issuing illegal orders and delaying the final voter register, making audits difficult.
• VOCAL Africa condemned an internet shutdown and state-sponsored repression, including polling centers in military and police barracks, and the procurement of biometric voter verification technology without proper legislation.