Ahead of the 2026 Presidential Elections, the Police have released series of traffic and security measures to be implemented during the nomination of candidates scheduled for Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24.
According to police spokesperson SP Michael Kananura, the arrangements are designed to facilitate smooth traffic flow and ensure public safety throughout the two-day exercise.
Kananura, in a statement on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, 22nd September, 2025 said that under the new guidelines, motorists traveling from the Kampala city center to the nomination venue will be required to use a designated route passing through Yusuf Lule Road, Mulago and City Mortuary traffic lights, Kubiri and Bwaise intersections, the Northern Bypass, Busega Roundabout, Kajjansi Flyover, Old Entebbe Road, Lweza Fuelex, and Kigo Road Junction.
Parking at the nomination venue will be strictly limited to presidential candidates and their delegations. Other invited guests have been directed to park at St. Joseph’s Church of Uganda in Lweza.
Temporary traffic diversions will be introduced as needed. These include potential rerouting of vehicles to Nakawuka Road to ease congestion on the Entebbe Highway at Kisubi.
At Kajjansi Flyover, motorists may be diverted toward the Munyonyo Spur when heading back to the city. Vehicles approaching from Lweza Fuelex to Kigo Junction and bound for Kampala may also be redirected to Kajjansi Flyover.
“After completing their nomination process, candidates will exit via Kigo Road from the Kigo Rehabilitation Center Junction,” Kananura stated.
Access for residents in affected areas will be maintained through the issuance of security-approved access stickers.
“Police officers will regulate movement at strategic junctions, enforcing a 50-meter clearance around high-security points and barring motorcycle traffic beyond designated cut-off zones,” Kananura added.
The measures will take effect from 5:00 a.m. on both days and remain in force until the conclusion of the nomination exercise.
However, Kananura warned that individuals who fail to comply with the directives will face penalties in accordance with existing traffic laws.
He called on the public to cooperate with traffic officers, display access stickers clearly, and plan their movements in advance to avoid delays.
“The cooperation of all road users is vital to ensuring a peaceful and successful nomination exercise,” Kananura stated.
The Electoral Commission is expected to officially receive presidential nominations at the designated venue over the two days, marking a key step in the lead-up to the 2026 general elections.
