The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a postponement of the elections for non-unionised workers’ delegates at the Sub-County, Division, and Town Council levels. Originally slated for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the elections will now take place on Monday, August 18, 2025.

In a statement signed by the EC Chairperson, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the Commission cited the need for additional preparations in coordination with the Minister responsible for workers as the reason for the rescheduling.

The elections are part of a nationwide process to select representatives of non-unionised workers who will eventually participate in electing Members of Parliament representing workers.

According to the updated schedule:

• August 18, 2025 – Sub-County/City Division/Municipal Division conferences will be held. Each will elect 10 delegates, including at least 3 women, to represent them at the City/District level.
• August 22, 2025 – City/District level conferences will elect 10 more delegates to the Regional Conference.
• August 25, 2025 – Regional conferences (Northern, Eastern, Central, and Western) will each elect 10 delegates who will join unionised workers in forming the national electoral college for electing Workers’ MPs in early 2026.

To participate, workers must be:

• Ugandan citizens aged 18 and above,
• Registered voters,
• In possession of a valid employment identity card,
• Not affiliated with any labour union.

Voting will be done by lining up behind candidates, starting with the election of the three required female delegates.

The EC has urged all eligible non-unionised workers to turn up in large numbers and exercise their right to vote. Regional Election Officers, Returning Officers, and Community Development Officers have been instructed to disseminate this information widely.

The final election of Workers’ MPs will take place between January 12 and February 9, 2026.