Tag: Electoral Commission

NUP Calls For Aspirants in Kalangala Woman MP By Election

The National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee (EMC), has called for qualified and willing party members to express interest to contest for the position of Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament. On Monday, the committee chairperson Harriet Chemutai revealed that the expressions of interest will be received on Thursday 14th, May 2026 from 9:00 […]

Kalangala Woman MP By- Election To Be Held After Swearing In – EC

The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, has revealed that a by election to fill the kalangala District Woman MP seat, following the sudden death of the incumbent and re-elected MP Hellen Nakimuli, will be held following the swearing in of Members of Parliament for the 12th Parliament. While condoling with the family and […]

Electoral Commission Appoints Kamugisha as New Secretary

The independent Uganda Electoral Commission has appointed Mr Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary. In a statement issued by the commission, Mr Kamugisha’s role in the new position started effective 4th March 2026. Mr Baabo Kamugisha has been acting Secretary to the Commission since late 2024, when the former Secretary left the institution. “A […]

Elected Presidential Candidate to Be Declared Within Two Days- Byabakama

The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, has revealed that the elected presidential candidate in Thursday’s national polls will be declared with 48 hours (2 Days) after the close of the polls. Justice Byabakama noted that vote counting and announcement will begin at district tally centres immediately after polling after which the results will then […]

Lawyer Sues EC, Attorney General Over Disqualifying Candidates

With only two days left to the National Elections, Mr Mahad Kawuma, an advocate of the High Court has sued the Justice Simon Byabakama led Uganda Electoral Commission and the Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka over disqualifying nominated candidates from the ongoing electoral process. Kawuma who has petitioned the constitutional court in Kampala is seeking to […]

Electoral Commission Dispatches Voting Materials to Districts

The Uganda Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama, has flagged off the first batch of voting materials to different parts of the country ahead of the highly anticipated national polls on Thursday next week. Justice Byabakama who flagged off the materials that include ballot papers and biometric machines on Wednesday at the EC warehouse in Ntinda […]

Court Sets December 22 to Decide Walukaga’s Fate

The High Court has set 22nd December as the date to deliver it’s judgement in the election petition filed by Mathias Walukaga, over his disqualification by the Electoral Commission over academic qualification requirements. On Tuesday, Walukaga, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Flag bearer for the Busiro East Race appeared in court with his lawyers, Alex […]