Summary:
- Minister Musasizi advised residents to carefully verify their details and take note of their polling stations to avoid confusion during the elections.
RUBANDA: Minister of Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi has called upon residents of Rubanda District to actively participate in the ongoing electoral voters’ register verification exercise, a crucial step in preparing for the 2026 General Elections.
Speaking during the Sendoff of Provia Kemiti (57) in Kabandama village, Ruhonwa Parish, Hamurwa Subcounty on Friday, Minister Musasizi emphasized the significance of the verification process in ensuring a smooth electoral process.
“The registered voters’ names are displayed at every polling station in the district. I urge all of you to mobilize and check to ensure that your names are on the register,” he said.
Minister Musasizi advised residents to carefully verify their details and take note of their polling stations to avoid confusion during the elections.
According to the Electoral Commission, the general update of the National Voters’ Register will be conducted at update stations in each parish, typically at locations where voting stations are situated, or at venues agreed upon by local leaders and Electoral Commission parish supervisors. The process, which started Monday, January 20, will run until February 10th, operating daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, including weekends.
Julius Mucunguzi, the Head of Public Relations and Spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, the process is open to all Ugandan citizens aged 18 and above, whether they are registering for the first time or updating their details.
He emphasized that the registration will follow a self-reporting procedure.
“The registration process is designed to be straightforward and simple,” Mucunguzi said. “Individuals intending to register as voters will need to visit an update centre in person, where they will provide their details, have their photograph taken, and their signature and fingerprints captured.”
For new voters, Mucunguzi stressed the importance of bringing their National Identification Number (NIN) to confirm their identity.
He also stated that the same persons should present their parents’ NINs. If the parents are unavailable, the voter must provide proof of residence, such as a letter from the local council confirming their residency.
For those wishing to confirm that their details are correctly captured, the Electoral Commission offers a convenient way to check by visiting their website and entering their NIN to view their information.
The update exercise also allows registered voters to verify that their details are accurately reflected in the Voters’ Register at the polling locations they selected during registration. Additionally, voters can confirm the accuracy of their information and correct any errors found.
For those unable to access the website, which are the majority given the fact that internet use in Uganda is still very low, the Voter Register will be displayed at each polling station update centre within the respective Parish.
If any errors are identified, voters are advised to inform the registering officer, who will make the necessary updates after reviewing the supporting documents provided.
A document posted on the EC website clarifies that registered voters can only make corrections to minor errors, such as spelling mistakes, gender discrepancies, or mismatches in their photograph.
“For clarity, such voters will not be able to change their age or date of birth, or add new names,” the document states.
