On Monday, Karuhanga agents were surprised to find the symbol of a clock on the ballot papers attached to her photo instead of a ball, which is contrary to what she had chosen.
Brenda Katushemererwe, one of those who missed the nominations, says she observed many challenges but the major one was unfair treatment of some aspirants by the EC.
The Electoral Commission for Kampala District today turned away National female representative for Persons with disability Safia Nalule who had turned up for nominations
Some of the prominent faces are; Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu the President National Unity Platform (NUP) and Alliance for National Transformation (ANT)’s President General Mugisha Muntu.
Many aspirants who came in late were handpicked by some Electoral official's bypassing those that showed up as early as 5:30 a.m to participate in the exercise which started today.
Sixteen party members who were nominated for different political posts on the NRM ticket in the newly created sub-counties of Kisukuma, Kiganja, Bombo, Kapaapi, Kyabisagazi and Kijongo have through their lawyers Rwabwogo and Company Advocates accuse the party electoral commission for failing to follow the party rules and regulations.
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission Justice Simon Byabakama told the MPs that the preparations will be done in three phases. He explained that some of the activities include demarcation of electoral areas and reorganise polling stations, procuring specialised materials and ICT equipment, replacement of some district motor vehicles and comprehensive voter education.
The Electoral Commission Deputy Spokesperson, Paul Bukenya told Uganda Radio Network that this committee will come up with a mutually agreed position on both sides.
The Electoral Commission is waiting for supplementary budget of Uganda shilling 2.5 billion to organise Women Member of Parliament and Local Government Councils elections in the six newly created districts.
The Electoral has set November 28th as the date when by-election for Busia LCV chairperson will be held. Busia LCV seat fell vacant in May when court of appeal nullified election of Adea Ouma.
The Electoral Commission has tightened procedures for the transfer of voters during updating of voters register for the Sheema North Member of Parliament by-election.
James Ebitu, the Director of Social Protection in the Gender Ministry, argues that the elders councils stretch from grass root to national level and as candidates progress to other levels, they live gaps that need to be filled but Electoral Commission doesnt have resources to conduct elections immediately.
