By The Electoral Commission (EC) has adjusted polling dates for elections of representatives of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) at both parliamentary and local government levels as part of preparations for the 2026 General Elections.
Addressing the media at the Commission headquarters on Wednesday, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi said the changes were made to enable members of the affected categories to fully participate in the general elections under universal adult suffrage, while also effectively taking part in their respective electoral college elections.
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Under the revised timetable, the National Conference for the election of Persons with Disabilities representatives to Parliament will now be held on February 3, 2026, instead of January 19. Elections of councillors representing youths, older persons and persons with disabilities at sub-county, town and municipal division levels have been rescheduled from January 19 to January 30, 2026.
The National Conference for election of workers’ representatives to Parliament has been moved from January 21 to January 19, while the National Conference for the National Female Youth Representative to Parliament will now take place on February 6, instead of January 28. Regional conferences for the election of youth representatives to Parliament have been brought forward from February 6 to January 28.
Justice Byabakama emphasized that the polling dates for all other elective positions remain unchanged, as earlier provided for in the electoral roadmap issued by the Commission.
He urged all stakeholders, including political parties, candidates and voters in the affected categories, to take note of the revised dates and prepare accordingly.
The EC chairperson said the Commission remains committed to organizing free, fair and credible elections and will continue to engage stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of the electoral roadmap.
The adjustments come as the Commission intensifies preparations for the 2026 polls, which include voter education, stakeholder engagement and the deployment of new technologies aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the electoral process.
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