The Electoral Commission - Uganda

The Electoral Commission’s 2025/2026 General Elections Report is now available! 📥 Access or download the full report: ec.or.ug/sites/default/files…

The Electoral Commission today hosted a delegation from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), led by Mr. Moges A. Ali, for consultations under the Regional Needs Assessment and Institutional Diagnostics Study. The engagement, attended by the Commission Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Simon Mugenyi, and Members of the Commission, focused on electoral planning and administration, voter education, inclusion, digitalisation and public engagement. The engagement reinforces the importance of regional cooperation and peer learning in strengthening democratic institutions and governance across the IGAD region. flickr.com/photos/ugandaec/a…

The next round of repeat LC1 Chairperson elections is scheduled for Monday, 19 October 2026. The schedule below lists the affected villages.

ELECTION UPDATE: Repeat elections for LC1 Chairpersons in affected villages are scheduled for 15 and 19 October 2026. The Electoral Commission urges all concerned to observe electoral guidelines and maintain peace. View list of affected villages here: ec.or.ug/news/conduct-repeat…

Celebrating 64 years of independence, unity and self-determination. The Electoral Commission reaffirms its commitment to regular free and fair elections and referenda. Happy 64th Independence Day, Uganda! #UgandaAt64

The Electoral Commission has commenced preparations for the first batch of repeat LC1 elections, scheduled for 15 and 19 October 2026, in affected villages/cells where results could not be ascertained. Download the list of affected Administrative Units: ec.or.ug/sites/default/files…

Returning Officer for Adjumani Electoral District, Akao Eunice Christine, has declared Leku James Pilli (@NRMOnline) elected Member of Parliament for Adjumani West Constituency after obtaining 12,423 valid votes in today’s by-election. #AdjumaniWestByElection

Polling Day in Pictures for the Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament By-Election. More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5dre #AdjumaniWestByElection

Okangali Primary School (Okangali Central Polling Station) in Ciforo Sub-County is receiving voters as polling progresses in today's Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament by-election. #AdjumaniWestByElection

Voting is underway at polling stations across Adjumani West Constituency in today's Member of Parliament by-election, with the Electoral Commission continuing to monitor polling activities as voting progresses across the constituency. #AdjumaniWestByElection

The Electoral Commission dispatched polling materials to all 114 polling stations in Adjumani West Constituency in the early hours of the morning to facilitate today's Member of Parliament by-election. Photo album: flickr.com/gp/ugandaec/NADM4… #AdjumaniWestByElection

Ahead of polling on 17 September 2026, here are the key statistics for the Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament by-election. ✔️ 51,437 registered voters ✔️ 114 polling stations ✔️ 2 candidates on the ballot paper ✔️ Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVK) deployed at every polling station #AdjumaniWestByElection

A look at the Electoral Commission as it holds the Pre-Polling Briefing for the Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament by-election, bringing together candidates, political parties, security agencies, the media and other stakeholders ahead of tomorrow's polling. #AdjumaniWestByElection More photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD59gF

HAPPENING NOW | The Electoral Commission is conducting a pre-polling briefing for the Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament by-election ahead of tomorrow’s polling. The briefing, led by EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, brings together candidates, political parties, security agencies, the media and other stakeholders to discuss the Commission’s final preparations for polling on 17 September 2026. #AdjumaniWestByElection | Full statement: ec.or.ug/news/address-chairp…

The Electoral Commission today joined the Judiciary at Kololo Independence Grounds for the National Court Open Day, an initiative aimed at bringing judicial services and information closer to the public. The event provided an opportunity for people to interact with various justice sector institutions and learn more about access to justice and the role these institutions play in upholding the rule of law. The Commission’s participation reflects its continued commitment to working with sister institutions and engaging the public on issues that strengthen democratic governance and civic awareness.

What should aspiring candidates and supporters know during the #AdjumaniWestByElection nominations? EC Spokesperson @j_mucunguzi outlines the nomination requirements, venue, time, and guidelines for a peaceful exercise in accordance with the Parliamentary Elections Act.

ADJUMANI WEST BY-ELECTION: Nominations for aspiring candidates for the Adjumani West Constituency Member of Parliament by-election are taking place today, 7 September, and tomorrow, 8 September 2026, at the Electoral Commission offices in Adjumani on Moyo Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. #UgandaDecides2026 #AdjumaniWestByElection

The Electoral Commission today conducted the National Women's Delegates Conference at Kyambogo College School, bringing together delegates from across the country for the National Women's Committee elections. The conference was conducted in accordance with the established electoral procedures, and following the nomination process, all candidates were declared elected unopposed to the respective positions on the National Women's Executive Committee, marking the conclusion of the Women's Councils and Committees electoral programme from the Village to the National Level. #WomenCommitteesElections