Uganda Media Center boss Ofwono Opondo quit his job to run for parliament in the 2026 elections. He wrote to President Museveni about stepping down and will hand over his office next Monday.
Ugandan law requires government workers to resign before seeking elected positions. The Parliamentary Elections Act states they must leave their posts at least 90 days before nomination day during general elections. Local Government laws have similar rules with a 30-day requirement.
The Political Parties and Organizations Act restricts public officers from holding political party positions, speaking publicly about political matters, or campaigning for candidates backed by political parties.
The 61-year-old former journalist wants to represent elderly citizens from Eastern Uganda in parliament. Dominic Gidudu Mafwabi currently holds this seat and serves as Minister for the Elderly.
Opondo has led the Uganda Media Center since 2013. His resignation follows legal requirements that separate government service from election campaigns.
Ugandan law requires government workers to resign before seeking elected positions. The Parliamentary Elections Act states they must leave their posts at least 90 days before nomination day during general elections. Local Government laws have similar rules with a 30-day requirement.
The Political Parties and Organizations Act restricts public officers from holding political party positions, speaking publicly about political matters, or campaigning for candidates backed by political parties.
The 61-year-old former journalist wants to represent elderly citizens from Eastern Uganda in parliament. Dominic Gidudu Mafwabi currently holds this seat and serves as Minister for the Elderly.
Opondo has led the Uganda Media Center since 2013. His resignation follows legal requirements that separate government service from election campaigns.
