Uganda’s Electoral Commission has issued a strong condemnation of the violent campaign incidents that turned fatal on Friday, November 28, 2025. 

The Commission specifically denounced the episodes that resulted in the death of one person and injuries to others, stating that such acts are unfortunate and do not add value to the nation’s democratic dispensation.

In its statement, the Commission called for a thorough investigation into the root causes of the violence, emphasizing that culprits must be held accountable in accordance with the relevant laws.

“The Commission condemns the violent episodes on Friday, 28th November, 2025, that resulted into the loss of one person and injury to others. Such incidents clearly do not add value to our democratic dispensation,” read part of the statement.

The electoral body also directed law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with electoral laws and guidelines. It urged police to apply necessary means that are commensurate to the prevailing circumstances in any given area, the Commission stated.

“These incidents should be investigated to establish the root causes, and culprits should be held accountable in accordance with relevant laws,” the statement added.

This development occurs against the backdrop of a heated campaign season for the January 2026 general elections, where opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, known as Bobi Wine, is challenging incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.

The Commission’s statement follows a week of intense confrontations between police and supporters of Kyagulanyi’s National Unity Platform in central Uganda.

Security forces have repeatedly clashed with opposition supporters, using tear gas and other measures to disperse crowds, while the opposition claims hundreds of its supporters have been detained on fabricated charges.