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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a nationwide programme for the election of delegates representing non-unionised workers, setting August 2025 as a key stage in the electoral roadmap for the 2025/2026 General Elections. In a statement issued on July 18, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the exercise will be conducted at sub-county, district, and […]
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The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) has released a comprehensive roadmap detailing key activities for the 2025/2026 General Elections, urging all stakeholders to take note of the timelines and actively participate. The announcement was made via a press release signed by Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The roadmap outlines a series of […]
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Uganda’s health sector is confronting a Shs604 billion ($158 million) shortfall following sharp reductions in U.S. foreign aid, putting critical programs for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and nutrition at risk. The cuts, announced in early 2025, have triggered urgent appeals for increased domestic financing to sustain essential services. The funding gap threatens salaries for healthcare workers […]
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at the sub-county level across Uganda, starting with polls for older persons aged 60 and above. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi confirmed that the week-long exercise will cover all sub-counties, divisions, and town councils. Elections for persons with disabilities are scheduled for Wednesday, July […]
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Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has defended the Commission’s capacity to deliver a credible election, urging critics to provide concrete evidence of bias instead of making sweeping accusations. Speaking at a national workshop on Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections in Kampala on Wednesday, Byabakama dismissed long-standing claims—mostly from opposition parties—that the EC […]
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In a strategic move to enhance electoral service delivery in Uganda’s West Nile sub-region, the Electoral Commission (EC) has inaugurated its new regional offices and a secure storage facility in Arua City. The facility is set to serve 12 districts in addition to Arua City, decentralising election management and improving access to voter services. Electoral […]
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The Ministry of Health Uganda announced the end of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak on April 26, 2025, just three months after its onset, marking a triumph of rapid response and global collaboration. Shared via the Ministry’s official X account, the milestone was celebrated as “good news” after 42 days passed without new infections, following […]
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The Ministry of Health Uganda, via its X account, announced a robust response to the ongoing Mpox outbreak, launching a targeted vaccination campaign on February 1, 2025, to curb the virus’s spread. With 1,712 confirmed cases and 10 deaths reported since July 2024, the Ministry is prioritizing high-risk groups, including healthcare workers, sex workers, and […]
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The Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has called on eligible Ugandans to take advantage of the ongoing General Update of the National Voters Register, describing it as a critical step in preparing for the 2025/2026 General Elections. Addressing journalists at a press briefing on Friday, January 24, 2025, Byabakama said the update […]
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the General Update of the National Voters’ Register, scheduled from 20th January to 10th February 2025. This critical exercise, forming part of the roadmap to the 2026 General Elections and referenda, aims to ensure that all eligible voters are prepared to participate in free and fair elections. The update […]
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