The opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party has rallied Ugandans to use the lent period to pray for peaceful general elections in 2026.
Sharon Oyat Arach, the party spokesperson, on Wednesday, 12th March 2025, during a media briefing at Uganda House, asked both the Christian and Muslim communities to dedicate this fasting season to pray for the country during the 2026 elections.
“As we head to the electioneering year, we urge every citizen to pray for our country. We only have one country; let us embrace peace in our activities across the country,” Arach said.
Arach’s remarks come at a time when Ugandans are preparing for the 2026 elections, with candidates already gearing up for nominations for different positions.
Recently, while speaking during the Ash Wednesday Holy Communion Service at Parliament on March 5, 2025, the Anglican Archbishop Rev. Steven Kaziimba called on security forces to reconsider their approach to handling civilians. He advised security to stop using brutality against Ugandans and urged citizens to always remain peaceful.
