Electoral Commission Commends Older Persons and PwDs for Peaceful Village Elections
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), has extended appreciation to Uganda’s Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) for their exemplary conduct during the recently concluded village-level elections. Earlier this month, the EC began the electoral process for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which includes Older Persons, PwDs,
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 Sets SIGs Election Timeline as 2025/2026 General Polls Approach
With the 2025/2026 General Elections on the horizon, Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) has rolled out a detailed roadmap for the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections. Targeting Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Youth, these polls aim to deepen inclusivity and strengthen grassroots representation in governance. According to a press
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
