The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has today gone to the polls to elect party flag bearers for parliamentary, mayoral and district chairperson positions for the 2016 general elections. 

10:00Hrs - Voting in most parts of the country, however, got to a difficult start as disagreements ensue on who was expected to vote. There was also a delay in delivery of voting materials to various polling centres. 

10:30Hrs: Not a single vote had been cast at any polling station in Mbarara

 

10:32Hrs: NRM primaries have been called off in Masaka, Hoima, Namutumba, Lwengo and Wakiso.

 

11:46Hrs: Voters have started lining up for the poll exercise in Kyenjojo

 

11:46Hrs: The NRM has called a press conference for 12:00hrs

 

11:55Hrs: Voting for mayoral seat flag bearers in Lira Municipality have been cancelled after several cases of irregularities were registered 

 

11:57Hrs: In bundibugyo the Police say they have received information about the presence of militia groups planning to disorganise the elections so far two people have been arrested

 

12:00Hrs: The election exercise has been cancelled in makindye division due to the late delivery of election materials

 

12:03Hrs: NRM Primaries in Alebtong district have been suspended indefinitely after clashes between supporters of Amuge Otengo and opponent Sam Okwir.

 

12:07Hrs: Wakiso, Lwengo and Busiki county elections have been postponed due to various irregularities, among these are mis-spelt names of candidates and misplaced ballot papers

 

12:12Hrs: Elections in Kazo, Mbale Municipality and Busiki constituencies have been pushed to Monday next week.

 

12:27Hrs: Ofwono Opondo says where there has been administrative challenges, extension will be granted beyond the 4pm time cap 

 

12:30Hrs: Opondo - Because of this, elections for special leagues of NRM have been pushed to 30th October. They will report on 29th.

 

12:30Hrs: UPDF officers deployed to beef up security in Ssembabule. Voting yet to kick-off. 

 

12:40Hrs: Ofwono Opondo says a pick-up loaded with "kiboko" has been impounded in Butembe. 

 

12:47Hrs: Voting underway in Gulu, at Pece Stadium - Vanguard polling station 

 

12:50Hrs: Parliamentary Elections for Kabale and Rubanda West(Banyenzaki's) hv bn postponed. 13 Polling stations didn't have Ballot papers in Kabale

 

12:57Hrs: 15 Polling Stations in Kashari South do not have ballot papers. 

 

13:00Hrs: Police Chief in Iwengo arrested w/ pre-ticked ballot papers. Elections cancelled

 

14:25Hrs: In Kabale, Independent Rhona Rita has appeared on NRM ballot papers. 

 

14:35Hrs: Nyirakagoro village in Kisoro District voters lined up and peaceful voting taking place 

 

14:55Hrs: Voter turn out at some centres has been very low

 

15:15Hrs: Gunshots, kibooko etc in Sembabule. Violence instensifies, voting materials not enough 

 

15:17Hrs: Parliamentary and Mayoral Elections in Mbarara postponed indefinitely, but woman MP elections proceed. 

 

17:05Hrs: Voting has closed in all Kampala centres, counting of votes has started. 

 

17:10Hrs: Moroto Hospital Quarters tallying but rain disrupts process, counting moves to class.