By URN
The Electoral Commission has received the first consignment of parliamentary ballot papers ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
Speaking to journalists at Entebbe International Airport on Christmas Day, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed the arrival of the first consignment of parliamentary ballot papers, including those for Directly Elected Members of Parliament, Constituency MPs, and District Woman Members of Parliament.
A total of 218 pallets were received, following the delivery of 193 pallets of presidential ballot papers that arrived a day earlier.Justice Byabakama said the ballot papers will immediately be transported under tight security to Electoral Commission warehouses for safe custody, just like those of the presidential candidates which arrived last night.
“In total, we are handling about 421 pallets so far, and tomorrow we expect an additional 221 pallets to arrive from Dubai,” Byabakama said.He explained that the printing, delivery, and transportation of the ballot papers have been closely supervised by the Commission, including commissioners and technical staff, to ensure quality and accountability throughout the process.“I want to commend my team, the commissioners and technical staff, as well as the printers, for the good work done. We are satisfied that quality ballot papers have been delivered,” he noted.
Byabakama also disclosed that more than 2,000 parliamentary candidates are contesting in the forthcoming parliamentary positions alone, underscoring the scale and complexity of the exercise.
As the country heads into an intensive election period, the Electoral Commission chairperson also appealed to Ugandans to maintain peace, lawfulness, and good conduct.
