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EC declines to re-open voter registration exercise

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has declined to re-open the registration of voters, a move that was envisaged to allow more people to qualify for voting in the 2021 general election. EC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama says that the Commission is not able to re-open another round …

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Attorney General, EC agree to review voter registration period

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General William Byaruhanga has undertaken to review legal provisions concerning registration of voters with a view of coming up with a reasonable deadline that will allow more people to qualify for voting in the 2021 general election. Byaruhanga said that this is an …

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Inconsistencies affecting voter registration exercise in Masaka

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Inconsistencies in the verification of voters are affecting the on-going voter’s register update exercise in Masaka district. Despite the Electoral Commission extending the deadline twice for the exercise, many people in Masaka district are yet to verify their voter eligibility. Swaibu Makumbi, the chairperson of …

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