Electoral Commission Opens New Regional Offices in Arua to Strengthen Election Management in West Nile

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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Uganda Declares End to Ebola Outbreak in Record Time

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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Uganda Intensifies Mpox Response with Vaccination Campaign in 2025

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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Electoral Commission Urges Ugandans to Participate in Voters Register Update

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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Electoral Commission Launches National Voters’ Register Update Ahead of 2026 Elections

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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