Electoral Commission Justifies Budget Needs for Presidential Nomination Process
The Electoral Commission (EC) has come under the spotlight after acknowledging significant expenditure on presidential nomination materials, despite providing no clear figures to back up the spending. Speaking at the EC headquarters in Kampala’s Industrial Area, commission spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi defended the costs, urging Parliament to fast-track approval of the
EC Launches Nationwide Special Interest Group Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched a week-long nationwide election exercise for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), starting with sub-county level voting for senior citizens aged 60 and above. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the elections are taking place across all sub-counties, town councils, and municipal divisions throughout Uganda. The
Electoral Commission Warns Against Illegal Participation in PWD Village Elections
The Electoral Commission has issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to unlawfully take part in today’s village-level elections for committees representing persons with disabilities (PWDs), held under the ongoing Special Interest Group (SIG) electoral process. The Commission revealed that it has received several reports and complaints from across the
Uganda’s 2026 Elections Begin with Elder Power Consolidation
Uganda has launched the first phase of the 2026 general elections today not with youth rallies or fiery debates, but with an unexpected uprising: the election of village committees for older persons across more than 71,000 villages. The exercise, part of what the Electoral Commission insists is a road map,
Uganda’s Special Elections Begin: Marginalized Groups Given 3 Days to Campaign and a Lifetime to Wait
In a move hailed as both “historic” and “hilariously overdue,” today marks the final day for nominating candidates in Uganda’s Special Interest Group elections — a democratic exercise designed to give marginalized groups a ceremonial seat at the village decision-making table. The elections, set aside for youth, older persons, and
EC Wraps Up Voter Verification Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Electoral Commission is set to conclude the verification of the national voter register following a 20-day exercise. The display exercise, which began on April 25, 2025, will end on May 15, 2025. It marks a critical step in promoting transparency, accuracy, and public participation as the country prepares for
No Extension for Voter Register Display, EC Warns
The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on all Ugandans to turn up for the ongoing verification of the national voter register ahead of the May 15, 2025 deadline. The display exercise, which began on April 25, 2025, is a crucial step toward ensuring transparency, accuracy, and citizen participation as the
Electoral Commission Extends Voter Register Verification for Special Interest Groups
The Electoral Commission has extended the period for verifying the Voters Register for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Daily Star has learned. the Revelation was made by EC Spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi. The display of the National Voters Register, which began on April 25, 2025, will now continue until May 15, 2025,
