The Electoral Commission (EC) of Uganda has announced an adjustment in the upcoming update of the National Voters’ Register in preparation for the 2025/2026 General Elections.

In a statement issued by the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, on Tuesday, 24 December 2024, this adjustment will enable registered voters to check and confirm that their particulars are correct and appear on the Voters Register at the voting locations they indicated during registration.

The update, which was previously scheduled to commence on 3 January 2025 and conclude on 24 January 2025, has now been rescheduled to commence on 20 January 2025 and conclude on 10 February 2025.

The Electoral Commission, which is mandated by the Constitution and the Electoral Commission Act to compile, maintain, revise, and update the National Voters Register.

According to the EC, students who were registered by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) and have since reached the age of 18 years must present their particulars.

He stated that the purpose of the update exercise was to, ‘enable eligible Ugandan citizens of 18 years and above, who are not yet registered as voters, to do so.’

This should include their National Identification Number (NIN) for updating and assignment of a polling station within their parish of residence or origin.

Byabakama emphasized the importance of this exercise in ensuring a free and fair electoral process in the upcoming 2025/2026 General Elections.

The Electoral Commission has urged all stakeholders in the electoral process to participate in the General Update exercise, following the guidelines that will be issued for the exercise.

The update will be conducted at update stations throughout Uganda starting at 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on each of the appointed dates, including weekends.