By Shabibah Nakirigya The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Norbert Mao, has said the government is pushing for compulsory electronic voting in the 2026 General Elections. Addressing the media in Kampala yesterday,Mr Mao said the planned electoral reform seeks to ensure free and fair elections. “I took proposals […]
The Electoral Commission is concerned about the low voter turnout registered in recent by-elections. The Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama was speaking in reference to Omoro, Bukedea and the just concluded Hoima LC5 by-election where the EC registered a turnout of just 34% of the registered 94,532 voters. Meanwhile, the […]
The Democratic Party (DP) has criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) for releasing the 2026 election roadmap without consulting stakeholders. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, the president of DP’s youth wing, Ismael Kirya said EC should have consulted the National Consultative Forum (NCF) to allow political parties share their views. According […]
The shadow cabinet hasgiven a 30-day ultimatum to the government to organise Local Council (LCI and LCII) elections. This follows the expiry of the term of office for LCI and II chairpersons on 10th July. The Electoral Commission failed to organize the elections this month due to lack of funds. […]
Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Uhuru has vowed not to recall stamps from Local Council 1 chairpersons whose tenure expired on July 10, 2023. The mentioned leaders were elected on July 10, 2018. Speaking to KFM, Salim Uhuru said the LC1 chairpersons are doing a wonderful job in ensuring order […]
