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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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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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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) 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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