All posts tagged "Simon Byabakama"
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1.1KNationalEC ready for 2026 polls – Byabakama
Electoral Commission chairperson Simon Byabakama says preparations for Uganda’s 2026 general elections are complete, with ballot papers received, officials trained and biometric...
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656News HeadlinesNUP’s Nakaseke North flagbearer adds to list of axed opposition candidates days to 2026 elections
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has disqualified Geofrey Kayanja, the NUP parliamentary candidate for Nakaseke North, citing failure to present valid endorsements....
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791NewsBukedi FDC boss slams Byabakama directive on voters to leave polling stations after casting ballots
Bukedi FDC chair Emmanuel Olebo Odeke has criticised EC chair Simon Byabakama’s directive requiring voters to leave polling stations immediately after voting,...
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922EditorialFrom Commission to ‘Omission’: Byabakama washing away last glimpse of democracy ahead of 2026 polls
As Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections, a wave of late-stage candidate denominations raises serious questions about the Electoral Commission’s credibility, fairness,...
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3.3KNationalLIST: Museveni, Bobi among 35 cleared as EC begins verification of nomination signatures
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has confirmed that a total of 35 presidential aspirants have successfully submitted supporter signatures...
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2.4KNewsFULL LIST: EC releases register of recognized political parties ahead of 2026 elections
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming the entities...
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876Big StoryMuseveni yet to appoint new Electoral Commission as current term ends
Kampala, (UG): President Museveni, the authority vested with the powers to appoint the Electoral Commissioners is yet to appoint a new commission...
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2.2KBig StoryWhy each vote could cost Shs 50,000 in Uganda’s most expensive election ever
“This story was originally published by The Independent” By Ronald Musoke There is growing concern over the ever-rising cost of holding general...
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1.2KNewsElectoral Commission Releases roadmap for Gogonyo by-election
According to the released roadmap, the process of scrutinising the parish tribunal list of voters on the national voters' register will end...
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1.5KNationalVoting halted at 3 polling stations in Kayunga over pre-ticked ballots
KAYUNGA, UGANDA: Voting at three polling stations in Kayunga district has been halted after residents protested the exercise over alleged ballot stuffing....
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1.6KCurrent AffairsEC Releases Programme for Conducting By-Elections in Local Government Positions
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) has released a programme that will be followed to conduct By-Elections for Local Government Councils,...
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877Big Story600 EC Officials face probe over Election Malpractice
Hundreds of Electoral Commission (EC) staff and individuals contracted to manage presidential and parliamentary elections are under investigations over allegations of condoning...
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3.1KBig StoryEC Releases Full Results of the 2021 Presidential Elections
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Electoral Commission of Uganda has finally released the full results of the presidential elections for all the 34,684 polling...
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EC clarifies on use of phones & cameras at polling stations
KAMPALA – The Electoral Commission has noted the concerns expressed by various stakeholders over the Commission’s restriction on use of cameras and...
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1.0KBig StoryEC acquires 38000 Biometric Machines to be used in Jan 14 Elections
2021 ELECTION WATCH: The Electoral Commission has today (Saturday) acquired over thirty eight thousand (38,000) biometric machines to be used during election...
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892Election WatchYour National ID isn’t enough to vote – EC Chair
2021 ELECTION WATCH: The chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama has disclosed that not all persons holding National IDs...
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FULL STATEMENT: EC on Why they suspended campaigns in Covid-19 Hotspot districts
The Electoral Commission has said it was compelled to suspend campaign meetings in several districts and cities citing fear of a possible...
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1.2KElection WatchPresidential ballot papers to be delivered today – EC
The Electoral Chairperpson Justice Simon Byabakama has confirmed that the consignment of presidential ballot papers will be received in the country today...
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1.0KElection Watch
EC receives first batch of ballot papers
The first batch of ballot papers was received by the Electoral Commission on Wednesday, ahead of January 14, 2021, General elections in...
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817Election Watch2021 Elections: EC begins verification of supporters for Presidential Candidates Nominations
The Uganda Electoral Commission has set up a taskforce to handle the verification of supporters for nomination of candidates for the upcoming...