By Mulengera Reporters
The Electoral Commission has announced major changes to the election calendar for Special Interest Groups (SIGs) as Uganda gears up for the 2026 general elections.
Hajati Aisha Lubega, a Commissioner at the EC, revealed the revised polling dates during a public briefing attended by political party representatives, civil society organizations, election observers, and members of the press in Kampala.
According to Lubega, the National Conference for the election of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to Parliament, originally scheduled for January 19, 2026, will now be held on February 3, 2026.
Elections for councillors representing youth, older persons, and PWDs at sub-county, town, and municipal levels, initially set for January 19, will now take place on January 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the National Conference for election of workers’ representatives to Parliament has been moved from January 21 to January 19, 2026.
Lubega also announced that National Female Youth Representatives elections, initially scheduled for January 28, will now take place on February 6, 2026, while Regional Conferences for election of Regional Youth Representatives to Parliament, originally slated for February 6, will be held on January 28, 2026.
“These adjustments have been made to enable members of the affected categories to participate fully in the general elections and in their respective electoral college elections,” Lubega explained.
She emphasized that other polling dates remain unchanged and that voters can access the full schedule on the Electoral Commission website.
The Commission’s announcement comes amid growing public interest in ensuring all groups, particularly vulnerable and underrepresented populations, can exercise their right to vote.
Lubega urged voters in these categories to mark the new dates clearly and prepare for active participation.
“This is an opportunity for Uganda to demonstrate the strength of its democratic processes and ensure that every eligible voter in special interest groups has a voice in shaping the country’s leadership,” she added.
With these changes, the Electoral Commission is sending a clear signal that inclusivity and fairness will be central to the 2026 elections, offering SIG voters the time and clarity they need to participate fully in the democratic process. (For comments on this story, get back to us on 0705579994 [WhatsApp line], 0779411734 & 041 4674611 or email us at mulengeranews@gmail.com).
