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.
AI summary. Verify with the original source.
Read full story at Matooke Republic ↗
Listen
Unlock audio summaries, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumBackground facts
Unlock wikipedia facts, audio summaries, AI chat, Wikipedia facts, and ad-free reading.
$3.99 / month · cancel anytime
Go PremiumSimilar stories

Uganda's Electoral Commission has initiated a recruitment drive to hire over 142,000 temporary workers for the upcoming village and parish council elections scheduled for July and August. The recruitment process commenced on Monday and will continue until July 1, according to commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama.
Uganda Standard·June 24, 2026 at 3:41 PM
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.
NTV Uganda·June 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Local Council I Chairperson Charles Bwatte held a public accountability meeting in Bugaddu, Kayunga, attended by over 500 residents. The meeting, which aimed to report on his 20 years of stewardship, received praise from attendees as the country approaches Local Council elections. This event was organized in response to the Electoral Commission's announcement regarding the election program, highlighting a commitment to grassroots accountability.
The Scribe (UG)·July 2, 2026 at 8:24 PM
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has appointed three women Members of Parliament to represent backbenchers on the Parliamentary Commission, as part of the process to establish the leadership and administrative framework of the 12th Parliament. This decision was made by the party's Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is led by President Yoweri Museveni.
The Independent (UG)·July 5, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary Caucus met at the Office of the President in Kampala to elect a new Executive Committee and select candidates for Uganda's two vacant seats in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). The meeting began at 11:00 AM and included various NRM Members.
Watchdog Uganda·July 5, 2026 at 10:17 AM
At 25, Hon. Lenia Charity Kevin has become the youngest member of the National Resistance Movement’s Central Executive Committee (CEC), which is responsible for making significant strategic decisions for the party. Her appointment was confirmed during a committee meeting at State House in Entebbe, where she was one of four nominees selected by Party Chairman President Yoweri Museveni.
CampusBee·July 4, 2026 at 5:43 AM