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The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that the display of the National Voters’ Register will commence on April 17, 2025, at all polling stations across Uganda, marking a key milestone in the preparations for the 2025 General Elections. Describing the exercise as “a cornerstone for a credible election,” the EC emphasized its importance in ensuring […]
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The government has officially broken ground on the Electoral Commission’s (EC) new permanent headquarters in Lubowa–Lweza, Wakiso District, a purpose-built complex intended to centralize election operations ahead of the 2025–2026 electoral cycle. Officiating at the ceremony on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja described the project as a long-term investment in Uganda’s […]
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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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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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