The Electoral Commission (EC) has today launched the national strategic plan and roadmap for the 2026 general elections.
Speaking at an ongoing event in Kampala, EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama listed some of the key strategic objectives as enhancing inclusive participation and strengthening institutional capacity.
He has also appealed to cabinet and parliament to ensure timely amendment and enactment of electoral laws as well as timely approval of new administrative units.
Meanwhile, EC secretary Leonard Mulekwah is pushing for the general update of the national voters’ register by January 2025, adding that they expect the nomination of candidates for president to take place between 2nd October and 3rd October 2025. This is in line with the Presidential Elections Act.
Mulekwah also hopes that the demarcation of electoral areas will be done by July 2024.
