MUBS Electoral Commission Releases Final List of Guild Presidential Candidates for 2026
The Makerere University Business School Electoral Commission has officially released the list of successfully nominated Guild Presidential candidates for the 2026 elections, marking a key milestone in the institution’s democratic process.
In a statement issued on campus, the Commission confirmed that all shortlisted candidates met the nomination requirements and complied with the set electoral guidelines, paving the way for the next phase of campaigns at Makerere University Business School (MUBS).
“We commend all candidates for complying with the guidelines and encourage peaceful, respectful, and issue-based campaigns as we head toward voting,” the Commission noted.
Election Process Breakdown
The MUBS guild election process follows a structured and transparent system designed to ensure fairness and student participation:
1. Nomination Stage
Candidates were required to pick nomination forms, secure endorsements from eligible students, and submit academic and disciplinary clearance documents. Only those who fulfilled these requirements were successfully nominated.
2. Verification and Vetting
The Electoral Commission conducted thorough checks to confirm candidates’ academic standing, leadership eligibility, and adherence to university regulations before approving their candidature.
3. Campaign Period
With the final list now released, candidates are expected to begin official campaigns. This period allows them to engage students through manifestos, debates, and outreach activities across campus. Campaigns are regulated to ensure order, fairness, and equal opportunity for all contenders
4. Public Debates and Engagements
The Commission is expected to organize guild debates and interactive sessions where candidates will present their agendas and respond to student concerns—giving voters a clearer basis for decision-making.
5. Voting Day
Students will cast their votes through a designated voting system, often blending physical polling stations with digital platforms to enhance accessibility and transparency.
6. Tallying and Declaration of Results
Votes will be counted under the supervision of the Electoral Commission, after which official results will be declared and the winner announced as the next Guild President
Call for Peaceful Campaigns
The Commission has urged all candidates and their supporters to maintain discipline throughout the electoral period, emphasizing issue-based politics over personal attacks.
The release of the candidates’ list signals the start of what is expected to be a competitive race, as students look forward to electing a leader who will represent their interests and drive campus development.
As campaigns kick off, attention now shifts to how candidates will articulate their visions and connect with the student body in the race for the top guild seat at MUBS.