By Sadique Bamwita
KAMPALA
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, has rescheduled the Polling Date for Elections in Local Government Electoral Areas where Polling was not conducted or concluded from February 4, 2026 as earlier communicated to February 17, 2026.
The commission confirmed the new polling date in a press statement issued last night on February 2, 2026.
In his press statement dated February 2, 2026, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi states:
“The Electoral Commission informs political parties, candidates, voters, and the general public that the polling date for Local Government Council Elections in electoral areas where polling was not conducted or concluded on the previously appointed dates due to unforeseen circumstances, has been rescheduled.
‘Accordingly, polling in the above affected electoral areas, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, 4th February 2026, will now be conducted on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, ” Justice Simon Byabakama informed voters in the affected districts where polling was not concluded.
‘Elections shall be conducted for the following unfilled positions at the City/District; Municipality/City Division and Sub County/Town/Municipal Division level, as applicable;
- Chairpersons;
- Directly Elected Councillors;
- Women Councillors; and,
- Councillors representing Special Interest Groups (Youths; Older Persons; Workers and Persons with Disabilities – PWDs).’
Justice Simon Byabakama continued: “Polling shall take place at all polling stations within the affected electoral areas and, where applicable, at the venues for the respective electoral colleges, starting at 7:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
‘For emphasis, Wednesday, 4th February 2026 remains the appointed polling day, in accordance with the General Elections Roadmap, for the election of Chairpersons, Directly Elected Councillors, and Women Councillors at Sub-county, Town, and Municipal Division levels,” Justice Simon Byabakama clearly explained.
‘Voting shall be by universal adult suffrage, and shall take place at all polling stations in all the Sub Counties, Town Councils and Municipal Divisions, across the country, beginning at 7:00am till 4:00pm.Thereafter, counting of votes and declaration of results shall take place,” Justice Simon Byabakama added.
In conclusion, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugyenyi, urged all stakeholders and voters to participate peacefully and to comply with the electoral laws and guidelines.
