The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged stakeholders to ensure a peaceful, free, and fair elections in 2026. Speaking at the Annual Broadcasters Conference organized by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in Kampala on Friday, EC Commissioner Mr Sallie Simba Kayunga emphasized that credible elections are a collaborative responsibility of all […]
By Busein Samilu As the country gears up for the 2026 General Election, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced more than 13,000 job slots. The job call issued last Wednesday seeks to recruit 2,300 sub-county election officers and 10,717 to oversee the exercise countrywide. The general election is expected to run […]
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has provided guidance to the promoters of the People’s Front for Freedom (The Forum for Democratic Change Katonga leadership) on the necessary steps to initiate the process of registering a political party, as outlined in the law. In a letter dated October 2, 2024, from […]
The Katonga Road-based faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has given the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) a one-week ultimatum to register their new party, or they will take legal action. On September 4, 2024, the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Leonard Mulekwa, wrote to the promoters of the People […]
Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission on Thursday condemned widespread election malpractices and the commercialization of politics, warning that they pose a significant threat to democracy. Speaking to senior investigators and prosecutors at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters in Kibuli, Byabakama urged authorities to take firm action […]
