The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially released the programme for the upcoming elections of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) committees, a critical component of the broader 2025/2026 General Elections. The SIGs include Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), and Youth, with elections spanning from the village to the national level.
According to a press release dated 23rd May 2025, the electoral roadmap will commence on 2nd June 2025 with the nomination of candidates for the Village SIGs Committees and will run through to the end of August, culminating in the National Youth Council elections and regional delegate selections for national councils.
Key Dates and Activities:
- Village Level Elections:
- Nominations: 2nd–10th June 2025
- Campaigns: 12th–14th June
- Polling:
- Older Persons – 16th June
- PwDs – 17th June
- Youth – 19th June
- Parish/Ward Level Elections:
- Nominations: 26th–27th June
- Polling: 2nd–7th July
- Sub-county, Town, and Municipal Division Elections:
- Nominations: 9th–10th July
- Polling: 14th–18th July
- Municipality and City Division Elections:
- Nominations: 24th–25th July
- Polling: 30th July–4th August
- District and City Level Elections:
- Nominations: 11th–12th August
- Polling: 15th–19th August
- National Youth Council and Regional Delegate Elections:
- National Youth Council Elections: 27th–29th August
- Regional Delegates to National Councils: 25th and 27th August
The Commission has urged all stakeholders—candidates, political parties, civil society, and the general public—to actively engage with the process in accordance with the stipulated timelines and guidelines. The elections will be conducted in phases to ensure proper organization and inclusivity of all eligible participants.
Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to conducting free, fair, and transparent elections and emphasized the importance of the SIGs’ representation in Uganda’s democratic processes.
