Project Title:
Navigating Uganda’s Political Future:
Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections and Beyond
About the Project: The Centre for Basic Research invites researchers to contribute a chapter for a book project entitled Navigating Uganda’s Political Future: Tectonic Shifts, Trends, and Contestations in the 2026 Elections and Beyond. This book anthology will explore Uganda’s political landscape as the country approaches its seventh electoral cycle under the 1995 Constitution. With nearly 40 years under a single presidency and a youthful electorate, where over 75% of voters are under 35, these elections signify a momentous epoch for Uganda’s governance and struggles for democracy.
This book seeks to comprehensively examine the dynamics shaping Uganda’s 2026 elections, and beyond by addressing pressing questions about political direction, national consensus, and the everyday significance of democracy for Ugandans. It will explore several themes ranging from generational shifts, gendered political engagement, the role of security forces, the place of popular culture and the creative arts, and the impact of digital and social media, among others. The envisaged publication will also analyse areas like – the economics of elections, their influence on key social and economic sectors and their implications for democratic renewal.
At a strategic level, this book aims to promote intellectual tolerance and encourage constructive ideological debates on the election processes and political pathways in Uganda’s quest for viable nationhood. This anthology seeks to support Uganda’s democracy discussions and aspirations, and contribute to political stability and democratic harmony.
Who Should Contribute: We invite researchers, scholars, practitioners, activists, and policymakers to submit abstracts for proposed book chapters. Contributions should reflect original research ideas, critical analysis, or innovative perspectives aligned with the thematic areas below.
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Contact Information:
Project Lead: Elections Book Project
Centre for Basic Research
15 Baskerville Avenue, Kololo, Kampala, Uganda
Telephone Office: +256 704 342987
Email: library@cbr.ug
Website: www.cbr.ug
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