EC Further Reschedules Elections in Affected Sub-counties & Municipal Divisions 

By Sadique Bamwita 

Kampala 

The Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, has rescheduled Polling Date for Sub- County/Town/Municipal Division Local Government Council Elections in Electoral Areas Where Polling was Not Conducted or Concluded: 

In his press statement  Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi says:

“The Electoral Commission hereby notifies the general public that the polling date for the Sub County, Town Council, and Municipal Division Local Government Council Elections in electoral areas where voting was not conducted or concluded on 4th February 2026 has been rescheduled. 

The repeat elections which had been scheduled for Thursday 26th February 2026 will now be held on Thursday 12th March 2026, ” Justice Byabakama confirmed the new polling date.

‘The rescheduling has been made to provide more time for the various administrative and logistical preparations, and to cater for all affected electoral areas including those where fresh nominations have been conducted due to death of some candidates. This new polling date is appointed in accordance with the Commission’s mandate to ensure the completion of the electoral processes in all affected areas,” Justice Simon Byabakama explained.’

Justice Simon Byabakama added: ” the repeat elections shall be conducted on Thursday 12th March 2026 for the following unfilled positions at the affected Sub County/Town/Municipal Division level: 

1. Chairpersons; 

2. Directly Elected Councillors; 

3. Women Councillors; and, 

4. Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons; and Persons with Disabilities – PWDs). 

He continues: “Polling shall take place at all designated polling stations within the affected electoral areas nationwide and, where applicable, at the respective electoral college venues. Voting shall commence at 7:00 a.m.  and close at 4:00 p.m. Immediately after the close of polling, the counting of votes shall be conducted at the respective polling stations, followed by the declaration of results in accordance with the applicable electoral laws,” said Justice Simon Byabakama.

In his conclusion, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, urged all stakeholders and voters to participate peacefully and to comply with the electoral laws and guidelines.