KAMPALA – UGANDA
The Electoral Commission has unveiled the official programme for the 2026 Administrative Units Elections, outlining key activities and timelines for the election of Village (LC I) and Parish/Ward (LC II) leaders across Uganda.
According to a press release dated June 22, 2026, the exercise will begin with the recruitment of election supervisors and village election officials between June 25 and July 1, followed by the verification of residents and compilation of Village General Voters’ Registers from July 6 to July 10.
The Commission has scheduled the nomination of LC I chairperson candidates from July 15 to July 19, with campaigns running from July 20 to July 27. Voting for Village (LC I) Chairpersons will take place on July 28, 2026, during which village councils will also nominate and approve LC I executive committees.
For Parish/Ward (LC II) elections, the compilation of voters’ registers will commence on July 29, followed by nominations on August 3 and campaigns from August 4 to August 9. Polling for Parish/Ward (LC II) Chairpersons is scheduled for August 10, 2026.
The Electoral Commission, led by Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, has called upon all stakeholders and eligible citizens to actively participate in the electoral process to ensure free, fair, and democratic elections.
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