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Byabakama calls for adherence to electoral guidelines ahead of 2026 polls

Ronald Ssenvuma | January 10, 2025

Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has urged individuals aspiring for political office to ensure they present fully registered voters when registering with the Commission. Byabakama’s message was delivered by Commissioner Ssali Simba Kayunga on Friday during a regional stakeholders’ workshop held at Hotel Africana in Kampala. […]

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Byabakama sworn in as EC boss

Ruth Anderah | February 7, 2024

Court of Appeal Judge, Simon Mugenyi Byabakama has been sworn in as Chairman of the Electoral Commission for the second term in a Tuesday morning function presided over by Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo in the attendance of Justice Minister Norbert Mao. Byabakama was sworn in alongside six other commissioners including […]

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EC asks govt to amend Local Government Act regulations

Mike Sebalu | January 4, 2024

The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has advised the government to consider amendments to the Local Government Act regulations to have the LC1 and 2 elections conducted during the general elections. According to Justice Byabakama, the roadmap for the general elections under Article 61 Close 2 of the Constitution […]