The 2026 General Election campaigns are officially underway, with 83,597 candidates competing for 45,505 elective positions from President to Sub-County Councillor. In this episode of Kickstarter, we explore the dynamics shaping local council and MP campaigns, including the challenges of campaign financing. Speaking to us this morning are Judith Nalukwago, NUP Woman Councillor candidate for Makindye West, Julius Mukunda, Executive Director of CSBAG, Moses Muhangi, MP candidate for Kampala Central, and political analyst Sarah Bireete, as we interrogate what these dynamics mean for the election process.
Inside MP and Local Council campaign dynamics
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