Electoral Commission comments on the extension of the general update of the National Voters Register

Electoral Commission comments on the extension of the general update of the National Voters Register

The Electoral Commission, at their offices in Industrial Area, Kampala, presided over by the Chairman, Simon Byabakama provided an update about the national voters register. Attended by journalists from different media houses, the Electoral Commission provided answers to all the queries that have been raised by the public in regards to the voter’s particulars. This […]

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 EC sets dates for Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections in Kisoro District

EC sets dates for Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections in Kisoro District

The Electoral Commission has released the programme for the by-elections of the District Woman Representative to Parliament for Kisoro District and Councillors on various Local Government Councils in the district where vacancies exist. The by–election programme will commence with an update of the National Voters’ Register from Friday 27th September to Tuesday 1st October 2024 […]

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 Electoral Commission Strategic Plan 2022/2023-2026/2027 and Roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections launched 

Electoral Commission Strategic Plan 2022/2023-2026/2027 and Roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections launched 

Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon with his team and the Prime Minister Rt Hon. Robinah Nabbanja have today launched Strategic Plan for the forthcoming 2026 General Elections. Justice Byabakama said The Strategic Plan launched today is a result of extensive research and stakeholder consultation. “Following the conclusion of the 2020/2021 General Elections, the […]

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 Voter registration in the 2022 National Women Councils and Committees Elections extended to June 17th

Voter registration in the 2022 National Women Councils and Committees Elections extended to June 17th

The Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for the registration of women voters for purposes of participating in the village/cell Women Councils and Committees Elections, 2022. In a statement released on 13th June 2022, the Commission Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama, said that the compilation (registration) exercise that commenced on Friday 10th June 2022 and was […]

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 Electoral Commission announces extension of the Period for the Compilation of the Village Women Residents Register

Electoral Commission announces extension of the Period for the Compilation of the Village Women Residents Register

The Electoral Commission is compiling a Register of Women Residents in each village/cell across Uganda to enable all willing female residents aged 18 years and above, to register in order to participate in Women Councils and Committees Elections, 2022, within their respective villages. The compilation (registration) exercise commenced on Friday 10th June 2022 and was […]

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 EC sets dates for By-election of Member of Parliament for Omoro County, Omoro District

EC sets dates for By-election of Member of Parliament for Omoro County, Omoro District

The Electoral Commission has released the electoral programme for by-election of Member of Parliament for Omoro County Constituency, Omoro District. During the electoral programme, the Commission will also fill the vacancy for District Woman Councillor representing Lalogi/Lakwaya Electoral Area, Omoro District. The by-election programme will commence with an update of the National Voters’ Register from […]

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 Electoral Commission explains use of the Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS) in the polls

Electoral Commission explains use of the Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS) in the polls

The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon has explained how Biometric Voter Verification System (BVVS) will be useful in the forthcoming general elections which starts on 14th January 2021. Below is his full statement on the technology use. “On behalf of the Electoral Commission and on my own behalf, I welcome all of you […]

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 Electoral Commission Directs Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to Comply with Election Guidelines and Respect Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures

Electoral Commission Directs Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu to Comply with Election Guidelines and Respect Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures

The Electoral Commission today the 15th December, 2020 met Presidential Candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu and Senior National Unity Platform (NUP) party officials over continued failure and/or refusal in complying with the Electoral Commission’s Guidelines for Conduct of Campaign Meetings and observance of the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures in the electoral environment, thus putting the lives […]

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 #UgandaDecides2021: Electoral Commission kicks off Countrywide nominations for MPs

#UgandaDecides2021: Electoral Commission kicks off Countrywide nominations for MPs

The Electoral Commission (EC) Uganda has today kicked off the 2-day exercise of nomination of candidates for Parliamentary Elections 2021. The nominations will be conducted at the respective district/city headquarters in all the 146 districts/cities across the country, starting at 9am till 5pm on each day. The exercise followed the postponement that happened last week […]

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