The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the official timetable for the 2026 Local Council elections, which will include the election of Village Women Committees and Local Council I (LCI) leaders across all 71,214 villages in Uganda. EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama made the announcement at the commission’s headquarters, marking the start of the electoral process.

The Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) is set to hold elections for its national office bearers for the 2026–2030 term on August 1. Prior to the national elections, grassroots elections will commence on July 23 at various district headquarters, as announced by the Electoral Commission.

President William Ruto has announced a significant recruitment initiative in the education sector, stating that the government will hire 24,000 new teachers. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance the education system in the country, although further details on the implementation and timeline have not been disclosed.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has announced that the next General Election will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2027. Additionally, the commission has ordered civil servants who wish to contest for seats in the election to resign from their positions.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially launched the election preparation schedule for the 2027 General Election, revealing that public officials intending to run for various positions have less than 230 days to resign. The schedule, unveiled at the KICC in Nairobi, outlines key dates for political parties, independent candidates, public officials, and other stakeholders leading up to the election on August 10, 2027, indicating the start of preparations for what is expected to be a highly competitive election.

The Uganda Prisons Service has promoted 258 senior officers, appointed new managers, and implemented transfers while directing several officers to take accumulated leave. This initiative aims to enhance professionalism, operational efficiency, and service delivery within the institution, according to Frank Baine Mayanja, the Senior Commissioner of Prisons responsible for Cooperation and Corporate Affairs.