Uganda Elections -Vote-Buying Concerns Escalate

Kampala, Uganda
Civil society organisations (CSOs) are warning that vote-buying could seriously undermine the credibility of Uganda’s upcoming 2026 elections.
They argue that campaign spending is largely unchecked, and illicit financing continues to distort the political process.

Why it matters:

Undermines democratic integrity — elections may be less about ideas and more about who pays.

Deepens inequality: richer candidates or parties may “buy” votes.

Erodes trust in political institutions and electoral outcomes.

What to watch:

Whether Parliament or electoral authorities introduce new campaign finance regulations.

CSO pressure: will transparency coalitions succeed in pushing reforms?

Monitoring: how independent bodies track campaign spending.

Public reaction: voter awareness and denunciation of vote-buying.