Electoral Commission Seeks Shs1 Trillion To CarryOut 2026 General Elections Successfully

The Uganda Electoral Commission is seeking a budget of Shs1.119 trillion to facilitate the upcoming 2026 general elections effectively.

The commission has unveiled its electoral roadmap, aiming to kickstart preparations for the pivotal event.

Members of parliament serving on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have expressed concerns regarding the Election Commission’s substantial budget allocation and the allocation of 500 million Ugandan Shillings for organizing national prayers aimed at ensuring peaceful 2026 general elections.

They argue that this expenditure is unjustified and constitutes a waste of resources.

MPs on the Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Committee queried the Shs1.119Tn Electoral Commission is seeking to start activities for the 2026 general elections, with some Lawmakers describing the Shs18Bn to be spent on legal fees for private lawyers & about Shs500M to hold national… pic.twitter.com/VEpflA8Ni4

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Furthermore, they criticize the Election Commission’s request for 18 billion Ugandan Shillings to hire private lawyers, asserting that the lawyers already employed by the government within the commission are capable of handling any electoral petitions that may arise following the elections.

Electoral Commission Seeks Shs1 Trillion To CarryOut 2026 General Elections Successfully

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