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15 May 2025, 3:48 pm
NRM unveils programme, youth urged to shun bad habits
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Dr. Tanga Odoi, earlier this week released the party’s program for upcoming activities, urging party members to actively participate. “The Commission wishes to inform the country…
4 May 2025, 11:49 am
Journalists threaten to boycott general elections if EC ignores demands
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day to be celebrated annually on May 3rd. This followed recommendations by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) during their General Assembly. The…
26 April 2025, 10:00 am
EC chairperson urges Ugandans to engage in voters register display
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, has provided an update on the commencement of the nationwide display of the national voters’ register and registers for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), along with other matters related…
9 April 2025, 5:00 pm
UPC sets special interest groups election dates, urges EC to boost sensitisation
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has officially released its program for the upcoming elections scheduled to take place in June 2025. Speaking to journalists during the party’s weekly press conference held at the headquarters in Kampala,…
18 March 2025, 3:37 pm
FDC vows to sue the electoral commission over Kawempe north by-election
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Party President of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Patrick Oboi Amuriat, has confirmed the party’s decision to sue the Electoral Commission over the recently concluded Kawempe North by-election. Speaking to the media today at the…
14 March 2025, 1:47 pm
Prof. Muganga condemns journalists’ mistreatment in Kawempe North by-elect…
4o By Ronald Ssemagonja On 9th January 2025, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North constituency, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya, passed away. In response, the Electoral Commission commenced the process of finding his replacement, as stipulated by Ugandan law. Ten individuals,…
10 February 2025, 6:15 pm
EC extends national voters’ register update deadline to 17th February 2025
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, made this announcement during a press briefing at the Electoral Commission headquarters in Kampala. He highlighted both the progress made in the voter update exercise and the…
27 January 2025, 7:26 pm
Electoral Commission releases roadmap for Kawempe North by-elections
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission, led by the Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, and other top management, has released the roadmap for Kawempe North Division constituency by-elections. In a statement read by the Chairperson: “On behalf of the Electoral Commission,…
20 January 2025, 4:42 pm
EC flags off voter register update exercise
By Ronald Ssemagonja The chairman of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Byabakama Mugenyi, has today officially launched the much-anticipated voter register update exercise, a critical step in preparation for the upcoming 2026 general election.Speaking to the media, Justice Byabakama emphasised…
10 January 2025, 4:25 pm
Electoral Commission starts regional workshops on 2025/2026 voter register
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Electoral Commission is mandated under Article 61(1)(e) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda 1995 (as amended) and Sections 18 and 20 of the Electoral Commission Act, Cap 40, to compile, maintain, revise, and update…