Tag: Electoral Commission
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Uganda election chief warns threats as results declaration nears
Uganda election chief faces threats as results declaration looms Simon Byabakama, the head of Uganda’s electoral commission, has said he has received threats urging him not to declare certain presidential candidates as winners after Thursday’s voting. The comments underscore the tense atmosphere surrounding the country’s newest electoral process and highlight the pressures that election officials…
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Uganda Election Chief Faces Threats Over presidential Results Declaration
Uganda: Election Chief Confronts Pressure Over Results The head of Uganda’s electoral body has reported receiving threats tied to the declaration of presidential results. Simon Byabakama, who oversees the Electoral Commission, said he would not be intimidated by warnings allegedly issued by senior state officials ahead of the official results announcement from Thursday’s voting. What…
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Uganda Begins Issuing Voter Location Slips as Biometric Kits Come Under Scrutiny
Uganda Issues Voter Location Slips Ahead of the 2026 General Elections The Electoral Commission of Uganda has begun a pivotal step in preparing for the 2026 General Elections by issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to registered voters across the country. The move aims to boost voter confidence, clarify polling station details, and streamline the voting…
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Uganda: EC Rolls Out Voter Location Slips and Reassures on Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
VLS rollout underway as Uganda reinforces election readiness As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Elections, the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) has begun issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to voters nationwide. The move marks a deliberate step in the EC’s preparations, designed to streamline the voting process, reduce queues at polling stations, and ensure…
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IEBC Receives First Batch of By-Election Ballot Papers
IEBC Receives First Batch of Ballot Materials for November By-Elections The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially kicked off the by-elections process by receiving the first batch of materials for the November 27, 2025 elections. Led by Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, IEBC staff welcomed the 10 pallets of ballot papers and associated statutory materials…
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Bukimbiri County Election Eligibility Petition: EC Sets Hearing Today
The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a hearing for today, November 18, 2025, to examine a petition that challenges the eligibility of two candidates contesting the Bukimbiri County parliamentary seat in Kisoro District. The move highlights the ongoing procedure to ensure that candidates meet all statutory requirements before the general election proceeds in the region.…
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EC Sets Hearing for Bukimbiri County Parliamentary Election Eligibility Petition
Overview of the Petition The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled a hearing for today, November 18, 2025, to adjudicate a petition that challenges the eligibility of two candidates contesting the Bukimbiri County parliamentary seat in Kisoro District. The filing party alleges that one or more disqualifying issues render the candidates ineligible under current electoral laws.…