In pictures: Final day of nominations

On Thursday, Ugandans got to know which group they will pick their next president from, come 2016.

The eight presidential candidates, who include one female contestant, were given an all-clear by the Electoral Commission over two days of the nominations process at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. They will have until February 16 next year to drum up support among Ugandan voters. The election date is set for February 18.


CLICK HERE for a detailed pictorial recap of the last day (Wednesday) of the nominations . . .

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