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EC sets dates for General update of National Voters’ Register

The Electoral Commission Uganda Chairman  Justice Byabakama  Mugenyi Simon has released dates for the general update of Voters’ Register.  The General Update of the National Voters’ Register has kicked off today Thursday 21st November and will end on Wednesday 11th December 2019. In accordance with Article 61 (1)(e) of the Constitution of the Republic of […]

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Verification of the National Voters’ Register at the Village Level and Identification of Persons with Disability (PWDs), 21st – 28th October 2019

In preparation for the 2020-2021 General Elections, the Electoral Commission will conduct a nationwide exercise to verify particulars of voters on the National Voters’ Register at the village level and identify Persons with Disability (PWDs) in each village. The verification and identification exercise will be conducted in all villages throughout Uganda from Monday 21st October […]

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Verification of the National Voters’ Register and Identification of Persons with Disability (PWDs) at the Village Level 2 to start

The Electoral Commission (EC) conducts a media briefing on the upcoming exercise of Verification of the National Voters’ Register at the Village level, scheduled to take place between 21-28 October 2019 in all villages in Uganda. Below is the full press statement; “Dear esteemed members of the press, it is my privilege and pleasure to […]

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Updates on Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections and Elections in Kaabong District, 2019

All is set for voting to elect the District Woman Representative to Parliament for Kaabong District today, Thursday, 26th September 2019. Two (02) candidates are contesting for the position of District Woman Representative to Parliament, namely, Adyaka Judith Nalibe (FDC) and Tubo Christine Nakwang (NRM). Voters will also elect chairpersons and councillors to fill vacancies […]

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Electoral Commission Uganda in massive recruitment drive

The Electoral Commission (EC) Uganda is set to recruit over 10,000 people for permanent and temporary employment opportunities. The election body today released an advert calling for applications of different positions ahead of 2021 general elections. External Job Advert For Part-Time/Temporary Employment The Electoral Commission, established under Article 60 of the Constitution of the Republic […]

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Electoral Commission releases programme for Elections of Interim Chairpersons in Newly-created Districts

Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon,   Chairperson, Electoral Commission Uganda has set dates for electing interim district chairperson. The dates are as below; The Electoral Commission informs the general public that the following two (2) districts came into effect on 1st July 2018: 1. Bugweri District, which was created out of Iganga District; 2. Kikuube District, which […]

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EC meets Online media ahead of 2021 General elections

Kampala: The Electoral Commission (EC) has today met with members of online media to discuss roadmap for 2021 Presidential and general elections at Hotel Africana. Speaking at a Breakfast meeting between members of Online Media Publishers Association (OMPA) and The Electoral Commission (EC), EC secretary Sam A. Rwakoojo said the Commission has built and continues […]

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EC sets dates for By-election of Member of Parliament for Arua Municipality, Arua District

The Electoral Commission has released the electoral programme for by-election of Member of Parliament for Arua Municipality, Arua District. The programme will commence with an update of the National Voters’ Register from 5th – 9th July 2018, at update stations in each of the six (6) parishes/wards in Arua Municipality. The Commission has appointed Monday […]

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Election craze hits Ugandans as presidential campaigns move on

The 2016 presidential campaigns which started yesterday are already getting Ugandans do crazy things to show support for their respective candidates. The campaigns continued on Tuesday with the incumbent President Yoweri Museveni taking his message to Nakaseke, Nakasongola, and Amolator. Supporters enjoying a bike ride as they wait for their candidate His main rivals the […]