EC Bulletin
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The Electoral Commission
The
Electoral Commission was set up under Article 60 of the 1995
Constitution of The Republic of Uganda.
Details
covering The Commissions establishment and mandate can be
accessed in Articles 60 to 67 inclusive.
The
functions of the EC are outlined under Article 61 of the 1995
Constitution of the Republic of Uganda as follows;
(a) To ensure that regular, free and fair elections are held;
(b) To organize, conduct and supervise elections and referenda
in accordance with the Constitution; ...more
Continuous Registration
In
Uganda, registration of voters is optional and is done on a continuous,
yet voluntary basis and is open to any one who qualifies to vote. Every
voter should endeavor to check the status of his/her registration prior
to any election or referenda.Anyone who holds the following status at the time of registration may be registered as a voter:
1. Is a citizen of Uganda;
2. Has attained the minimum age of 18 years;
3. Is a resident, or originates from that parish where he/she intends to vote.
The registration team may be found at the following locations:
1. Office of the District Registrar, located at every district headquarters, in Uganda;
2. At the Voter Registration section at Electoral Commission headquarters, Kampala and;
3. When the mobile teams announce their programmes in the Parishes, or at the Show grounds, or at major functions.
2007 showed an increase in the number of people being registered throughout the country. All districts are continuing to register eligible Ugandan
POLL
Are you are registered voter?
Yes 96.8% No 3.2%
Do you think the people of Uganda no much about Elections ?
Yes 86.2% No 14.8%
Check your Registration Details