The Electoral Commission has intensified preparations for the upcoming LC1 Chairperson elections by convening political parties, security agencies, local government officials and election administrators to review lessons from the 2026 General Election and strengthen plans for the village polls scheduled for July 28, 2026.
The consultative meeting brought together representatives from the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Justice Forum (JEEMA), the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda Prisons Service, and district election administrators from Kampala and neighbouring districts.
Speaking during the meeting, Kampala Regional Election Administrator Jennifer Kyobutungi said the consultations are intended to gather feedback from key stakeholders on challenges encountered during the 2026 General Election and identify measures to improve the conduct of the forthcoming LC1 elections.
She said the Electoral Commission is committed to enhancing coordination among all election stakeholders, strengthening electoral processes and ensuring that the village polls are conducted in a peaceful, transparent and credible manner.
Kyobutungi noted that lessons drawn from previous elections will help the Commission address operational gaps and improve the overall management of the electoral process.
The National Resistance Movement representative, Godfrey Kiwanda, urged the Electoral Commission to expand voter education campaigns across the country, saying many election-related disputes stem from limited public understanding of electoral procedures.
He said increased voter awareness would encourage greater participation, improve voter turnout and reduce misunderstandings that often arise during elections.
Representatives from other political parties also submitted recommendations, calling on the Electoral Commission to maintain transparency, fairness and effective coordination throughout the electoral period to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
Meanwhile, the Resident City Commissioner for Kawempe Division, Luka Kagenyi, assured stakeholders that security agencies are adequately prepared to maintain peace and order before, during and after the elections.
He appealed to political leaders, candidates, voters and other stakeholders to cooperate with security agencies and the Electoral Commission to ensure that the elections are conducted peacefully and in accordance with the law.
The Electoral Commission reaffirmed its commitment to continued engagement with political parties, security agencies and community leaders, saying collaboration among all stakeholders is essential to delivering peaceful, transparent and credible LC1 Chairperson elections across the country on July 28, 2026.
