KABALE: Political Analysts Urge Electoral Commission to Ensure Fair and Peaceful 2026 Elections

Summary:

• Dr. Mary Wasike Bekoreire, a lecturer in the Department of Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences at Kabale University, emphasized that the EC should address issues from the 2021 general elections, such as vote rigging, intimidation, commercialization of politics, and the deployment of security officers to harass opposition candidates and supporters.

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KABALE: Political analysts in the Kigezi Sub-Region have urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to thoroughly prepare for the 2026 General Elections to ensure peaceful and fair polls.

This call was made on Monday during a regional dialogue on the 2026 General Elections held at the White Horse Inn in Kabale Municipality. The event was organized by Kick Corruption out of Uganda (KICK-U) in partnership with the Uganda National NGO Forum (UNNGOF).

Dr. Mary Wasike Bekoreire, a lecturer in the Department of Governance, Faculty of Social Sciences at Kabale University, emphasized that the EC should address issues from the 2021 general elections, such as vote rigging, intimidation, commercialization of politics, and the deployment of security officers to harass opposition candidates and supporters.

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The former Deputy Secretary General of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Dr. Joseph Tindyebwa, stressed the importance of the EC taking measures to prevent human rights violations and abuses by security agencies during the 2026 elections.

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Kakuru Robert Byamugisha, the Chief Executive Director of Kick Corruption out of Uganda, urged the EC to enhance collaboration with civil society organizations to promote civic and voter education for the 2026 elections. He also recommended that the EC engage lower government structures to ensure Ugandans are well-informed about democratic processes.

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Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, called on the public to actively participate in and respect the electoral process, highlighting that fair and transparent elections are a collective responsibility.

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