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UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: Parliament Suspends Nomination of Candidates for EALA MP Seats

Parliament has suspended nomination of candidates for EALA MP seats.

Parliament of Uganda has March 30 and March 31 as the date for nomination of candidates and April 15, 2026, as the date for the by-election to elect two MPs to regional parliament East African Legislative Assembly (Eala). The two will fill positions left vacant by Dennis Namara and James Kakooza Mutagubya.

LIST of MPs Having Sleepless Nights Over Risk of Losing Parliamentary Seats Because of Election Petitions

Parliament has set dates for the swearing-in of MPs elected in January 2026. But despite being on the list and being allocated a schedule for oath taking, at least 30 of the 529 elected legislators are having sleepless nights over election petitions seeking to overturn their victories. The Pearl Times delves into the list of MPs having sleepless nights over risk of losing parliamentary seats because of election petitions.