KAMPALA—The Electoral Commission (EC) will conclude the national exercise for displaying the voters’ register on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
This is a key step in preparations for the 2025/2026 General Elections.
The display exercise, which began on April 25, has been running for 21 days at polling stations across the country.
It provided Ugandans an opportunity to verify their voter information, report errors, and flag ineligible or deceased individuals from the register.
Speaking at the launch of the exercise last month, EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi stressed the importance of public participation in the process.
“We urge all eligible voters to confirm their details before the display closes,” he said. “This is your opportunity to ensure your right to vote is protected.”
What Voters Were Expected to Do
During the display period, citizens were encouraged to:
- Confirm their names and particulars on the register at their polling stations.
- Report any errors, including misspellings or wrong locations.
- Identify and flag names of deceased persons or those not eligible to vote.
- Highlight duplicate or multiple entries.
The register was available for public inspection daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., including weekends, with Display Officers assigned to assist at each polling station.
The exercise was conducted simultaneously with the Special Interest Groups’ register display, including the Youth, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), and Older Persons, which ran from April 25 to May 8.
What Follows After the Display
According to the Electoral Commission, the next phase will involve the display of lists of persons recommended for removal or inclusion on the National Voters’ Register.
This second-level scrutiny will take place from May 16 to May 26, 2025, at parish or ward headquarters across the country.
Citizens who object to any recommended deletions will be allowed to file appeals before Parish or Ward Tribunals.
These tribunals are constituted by the local Magistrate and comprise two elders (one male and one female) aged 60 and above, as well as three members nominated in consultation with political parties active in the area.
“If you notice irregularities, report them. Your vigilance strengthens our democracy,” Justice Byabakama reiterated in his address.
The Commission clarified that no new voter registrations or transfers were permitted during this display period.
Upon conclusion of all verification processes and adjudication by the tribunals, the EC will compile the final National Voters’ Register, which will be used for the first cycle of elections, including the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) elections scheduled for June 2025.
The EC has also reminded voters that they can still confirm their registration details online via the Electoral Commission’s official website: https://ec.or.ug/register.
No Extension
The Commission has emphasized that no extension will be granted for this phase of the display, urging all citizens to take immediate action before the window closes.
The Electoral Commission has lauded all stakeholders, including civil society, religious leaders, political parties, and the media, for mobilizing communities to participate in the display process.
