By Musinguzi Goodluck In preparation for the General Elections 2026, the Electoral Commission has commenced the issuance of Voter Location Slips to voters across the country. The VLS is intended to help voters easily identify and locate their respective polling stations on polling day. The issuance of Voter Location Slips …

By Musinguzi Goodluck In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates below for the elections of Presildent; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipal Division), including Councillors representing Special Interest Groups …

By Musinguzi Goodluck Data capturing machines introduced by the Electoral Commission during the 2016 election. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On January 15, 2026, during the polling day for Uganda’s general elections, biometric voter verification—introduced to safeguard electoral integrity—became a major source of disruption at several polling stations. Biometric Voter Verification …