The Electoral Commission today confirmed all is set for residual elections of Local government councils May 31, 2016 in 109 districts. The commission has set aside sh5 billion to fund the elections. The chairperson Electoral Commission Badru Kiggundu released the approved programme on residual elections in May, starting with nominations …
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Independent Reporter This week’s The Independent COVER STORY is about the court drama in Mbabazi election petition. It takes a close look at why the Electoral Commission Chairman Badru Kiggundu’s mood changed from tense to excitement, what role Museveni’s son-in-law, Edwin Karugire played, and why Pontius Namugera, the Director of …
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By Haggai Matsiko Big money deals loom over election The general elections of Feb. 18 must not only be free and fair, they must be seen to be free and fair. That is the higher bar imposed on the Electoral Commission by numerous challenges leading into the elections; including procurement …
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By Sarah Namulondo The electoral commission has today approved the electoral programme for the by-elections of the Butaleja District woman representative. Badru Kiggundu, the chairperson, electoral commission said it is required of the electoral commission by law to approve the electoral programme following the death of an honourable member like …
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