The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has cautioned political parties against using the national flag or national symbols as campaign paraphernalia, saying the practice is prohibited under Ugandan law. Justice Byabakama made the remarks while responding to questions about the growing visibility of the national flag at campaign rallies, particularly those…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will issue hard copies of the photo-bearing National Voters’ Register to all candidates contesting the 2026 Presidential Elections. This move follows the earlier distribution of digital copies to the candidates, in line with Section 19 of the Electoral Commission Act. The National Voters’ Register contains the names…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has strongly condemned an unauthorised website operated by an entity known as FANON, which is being promoted as a platform for accessing voter registration details ahead of the 2026 General Elections. Addressing the media on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said the website, www.registry.ugtally.com, is not affiliated…
Daniel Mulirire, a political contender in the Budiope East constituency, has filed a court petition challenging his disqualification from the race, alleging procedural irregularities by the Electoral Commission (EC). Mulirire expressed shock at the timing of the commission’s actions. “We were shocked to learn that the commission sat on November 18, yet we were only…
Former Ethics and Integrity Minister Miria Matembe has sharply criticised the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, over what she describes as an “unacceptable” interference in Uganda’s electoral process. Speaking to Daily Monitor, Matembe questioned the CDF’s involvement in the EC, asking, “What right…