The Electoral Commission has announced the rescheduling of the Display of the National Voters’ Register and the Registers for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections.
Originally slated to begin on April 17, 2025, the display of the National Voters’ Register will now commence on April 25, 2025 and conclude on May 15, 2025. Similarly, the display of the Registers for Special Interest Groups — including Youth, Persons with Disabilities, and Older Persons — will also begin on April 25, 2025, but conclude earlier on May 8, 2025.
Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, emphasized the importance of the exercise, saying, “The Electoral Commission is mandated under Article 61 (1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 18 and 20 of the Electoral Commission Act to compile, maintain, revise, and update the National Voters Register.”
He added that the adjustment follows a revised roadmap for the upcoming elections.
“This exercise is a critical step to ensure that the Register is accurate and reflects all eligible voters ahead of the General Elections.”
Justice Byabakama also clarified the schedule for handling recommendations on inclusions and deletions by the respective Parish Tribunals, which will now run from Friday, May 16 to Monday, May 26, 2025.
The Commission called upon all stakeholders and eligible citizens to actively participate in the exercise:
“We appeal to all stakeholders in the electoral process to participate in the display exercise and to adhere to the guidelines that will be issued for the exercise being conducted in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections.”
The Display of the Voters’ Register provides an opportunity for the public to verify their details, raise objections regarding ineligible voters, and ensure the accuracy of the electoral roll before it is finalized.
