Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A team from the Electoral Commission (EC) led by its chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama paid a visit to The Independent on March 26 as part of its ongoing efforts to engage the media on the 2021 election road map. Accompanying chairman Byabakama were …
Read More »EC confirms they need sh428 billion to prepare for 2021 elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission is seeking sh428 billion for the preparations of the 2021 general elections. This was disclosed by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama on Thursday while appearing before the legal and parliament affairs committee to present their proposed …
Read More »No money for LC elections, New EC Boss
During a Feb.10 meeting with the media, New Chairman of Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama dispelled reports that the country will conduct LC 1 and 2 polls in March saying that the government has delayed to release funds. Byabakama who was unsure about when the elections will finally be held …
Read More »New EC commissioners take office
On the morning of Jan.17, the seven newly appointed commissioners of the Uganda Electoral Commission (EC) were sworn in by the Chief Justice Bart Katureebe ending the uncertainty over which commission will be responsible for conducting forthcoming local council elections. Those sworn in are chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama, deputy Hajat Aisha Lubega, …
Read More »VIDEO: Parliament vets new Uganda electoral commissioners
VIDEO: Parliament has vetted the new chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama together with five new members on the Commissions bringing an end to outbursts and reservations regarding their appointment. After his interface with legislators on the Appointments Committee of parliament, the new appointee for the office of the …
Read More »Justice Byabakama new head of Uganda Electoral Commission
The new EC: 1. Justice Simon M. Byabakama – Chairperson 2. Hajjati Aisha Lubega – Deputy Chairperson 3. Mr. Peter Emorut – Member 4. Mr. Stephen Tashobya – Member 5. Prof. George Piwang – Member 6. Mr. Mustapha Ssebagala Kigozi – Member President Yoweri Museveni has nominated Court of Appeal’s Justice …
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