Summary:
- Initially, in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission had outlined a roadmap indicating that the update would run from 3rd January 2025 to 24th January 2025.
KAMPALA: The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the update of the National Voters Register to commence on 20th January 2025 and conclude on 10th February 2025.
Initially, in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections, the Electoral Commission had outlined a roadmap indicating that the update would run from 3rd January 2025 to 24th January 2025. However, this schedule has been revised to allow for better preparation and participation.
According to the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the update exercise will be conducted at designated update stations across Uganda from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily, including weekends.
Justice Byabakama emphasized that the purpose of the exercise is to enable eligible Ugandan citizens aged 18 years and above, who are not yet registered as voters, to register. Additionally, registered voters who wish to transfer their voting locations can apply for the transfer during this period.
The exercise will also allow registered voters to verify and confirm that their details are accurate and appear on the Voters Register at their designated voting locations. Furthermore, students registered by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) who have since turned 18 can present their National Identification Number (NIN) to update their records and assign a polling station within their parish of residence or origin.
Julius Mucunguzi, the Head of Public Relations and Spokesperson of the Electoral Commission, urged students aged 18 years and above to take advantage of this opportunity to register or update their particulars before returning to school. He also appealed to all stakeholders in the electoral process to actively participate in the General Update exercise and adhere to the provided guidelines.
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The Electoral Commission is mandated under Article 61 (1)(e) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 (as amended), and Sections 18 and 20 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 140) to compile, maintain, revise, and update the National Voters Register.
