Poll Days Declared Holidays

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President Yoweri Museveni declared January 15 and 16 public holidays to allow Ugandans to vote in presidential and parliamentary elections, as the Electoral Commission declared at least 16 ruling party candidates unopposed. The holidays apply nationwide to ease travel and voting. The unopposed declarations follow candidate withdrawals and disqualifications during nominations, raising debate about voter choice as Uganda prepares to elect a president and a new Parliament.