Press Release

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 at update stations in each of the seventy-one (71) parishes/wards in Kisoro District.

PDF icon Press Summary Program for Parliamentary and Local Government Councils By-elections, Kisoro District 2024_1.pdf
Thursday, September 26, 2024

Press Release - Countrywide Re-organisation of Polling Stations in Preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections

The Electoral Commission, under Section 12(1) (d) of the Electoral Commission Act, 1997 (Cap 140) is mandated to establish and operate polling stations for elections.

In preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Commission will re-organise polling stations countrywide to enable voters to conveniently cast their votes, by ensuring adequate space at polling stations as well as a manageable number of voters per polling station.

The re-organization exercise will be conducted from 6th August 2024 to 16th August 2024. 

PDF icon Press Release - Reorganisation of Polling Stations.pdf
Monday, August 5, 2024

Press Release - Demarcation of Electoral Areas for Representation at Local Governments, 6th – 16th August 2024

In preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission is conducting an exercise to demarcate electoral areas for representation at Local Governments in the cities and districts of Uganda, where new Sub counties/Towns and Parishes/Wards were created after the 2020/2021 General Elections.

PDF icon Press Release - Demarcation of Electoral Areas.pdf
Monday, August 5, 2024

EC concludes National Workshop on Electoral Area Demarcation and Polling Station Re-organization for 2025/2026 General Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) successfully concluded its National Workshop for Stakeholders at Hotel Africana today, focusing on the Demarcation of Electoral Areas and the Re-organization of Polling Stations in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections. This workshop was an essential platform for educating and engaging stakeholders on these critical processes to ensure a smooth and transparent electoral process.

PDF icon Key Note Address by Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, ChairpersonElectoral Commission at the National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Demarcation of Electoral Areas and Reorganization of Polling Stations in preparations f.pdf
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PDF icon PRESENTATION - DEMARCATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ELECTORAL AREAS.pdf
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PDF icon PRESENTATION - OVERVIEW OF THE EC REVISED ROADMAP TO THE 2025-2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS.pdf
Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Electoral Commission Engages Youth at Kabale University

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, visited Kabale University for a significant engagement with students and staff, focusing on the crucial role of youth in Uganda’s electoral process. This event marked the beginning of the Commission’s nationwide outreach program aimed at fostering greater participation among young voters.

Monday, May 20, 2024

National Consultative Forum and Uganda Human Rights Commission Collaborate to Safeguard Elections

The National Consultative Forum had the honor of paying a courtesy visit to the Uganda Human Rights Commission to explore collaborative efforts in addressing critical issues such as electoral violence, gender discrimination, and promoting inclusion in election observation.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

St. Kizito Day & Boarding Primary School Sets the Stage for Inclusive Election

In the vibrant heart of Kawempe Division's bustling suburbs lies St. Kizito Day and Boarding Primary School, a beacon  of education  with roots dating back to its Catholic Church founding in 1985. Today, with excitement palpable in the air, the school eagerly conducts its annual prefect elections, a much-anticipated event for its 350 enthusiastic pupils.

Monday, April 15, 2024

EC Sets Dates for Dokolo District Woman MP By-elections

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

The Electoral Commission has released the programme for the by-elections of the District Woman Representative to Parliament for Dokolo District and Councillors on various Local Government Councils in the district where vacancies exist.

PDF icon Press Summary Programme for Parliamentary and Local Gov't Councils By-elections in Dokolo District Feb-March 2024 (2).pdf
Monday, February 12, 2024

EC Clarifies on Programme for LC 1 and Women Committees Elections

The Electoral Commission has noted that some individuals and media houses are circulating a programme claiming that it is the approved electoral programme for the Administrative Units (LC 1 & 2) and Women Councils and Committees Elections, 2023.

This is to clarify that the Electoral Commission has not issued the said electoral programme.

The Commission has since established that the said electoral programme is indeed an internal working document (prototype) that was shared before approval.

PDF icon Press Release Clarification on the Electoral Programme for Admin Units Elections 12_10_2023.pdf
Friday, October 13, 2023

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