We are looking forward to bringing you all the LIVE updates from Uganda Country Forum 2025 #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections #AHEADAfrica 'Strengthening Electoral Integrity in Uganda.' Subscribe to youtube.com/@civicspacetv?… and follow the discussions tomorrow. #CivicSpaceTV

"The Electoral Commission is often unfair to execute its mandate , as seen in the Kawempe by-elections marred with violence. Will e-voting results be shared? Ugandans need answers. "Dr. Bireete Sarah AHEAD Africa East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network AfEONet Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG) Henry Muguzi EPD - European Partnership for Democracy

“Are our electoral processes grounded? Are our institutions, The Electoral Commission - Uganda & CSOs, coordinated & equipped to ensure peaceful elections?” “As United Human Rights Council , we’re monitoring the political environment.” — @MariamWangadya #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections AHEAD Africa EPDE - European Platform for Democratic Elections

Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs of Uganda Norbert Mao, Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) , & PRO The Electoral Commission - Uganda at the Uganda Country Forum 2025. EPDE - European Platform for Democratic Elections AHEAD Africa AfEONet

“Acts of violence overshadow many places where elections take place peacefully, painting a picture that Uganda is at war during elections. Violence meant to be seen must be thoroughly investigated.” — PRO, Electoral Commission. #UgandaDecides2026 #eyesonelections AHEAD Africa

Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs ug Norbert Mao “Authority isn’t about how armed you are but about the law. I’ve advocated for body cameras to ensure accountability, there’s no need for guns at polling stations.” #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElection AHEAD Africa

“Credible elections must be competitive in ideas & manifestos. Voters should choose based on these, CSOs & media play a key role in ensuring people get the right information. We all have a part to play in a fair electoral process.” — PRO, Electoral Commission #UgandaDecides2026

"The media has a role in shaping narratives, thus ought to be cautious in their reporting as we edge towards 2026 general elections" Norbert Mao Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs Uganda." #UgandaDecides2026 #eyesonelections AHEAD Africa EPDE - European Platform for Democratic Elections

“The EC can’t authorize civil society to do voter education while the population grows daily. The EC must support CSOs through funding, as they reach places the commission cannot.” — Crispin Kaheru International Elections Expert #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections AHEAD Africa

The Uganda Country Forum 2025 brought together key election stakeholders—civil society, political parties, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) , security agencies, The Electoral Commission - Uganda & academia— to shaping a credible & peaceful electoral process. #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections AHEAD Africa ACFIM

"Article 2 of the Constitution allows police to invite the army in emergencies & disaster—but was the Kawempe by-election a disaster? If police can't guarantee safety in the 2026 general elections, then they should be postponed to protect lives." Dr. Bireete Sarah #EyesOnElections

"What are you doing differently, to ensure a violent free election in 2026?" Job Kijja #UgandaDecides2026 #EyesOnElections AHEAD Africa EPDE - European Platform for Democratic Elections ACFIM East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network

The Commission today interacted with Ambassadors and Heads of Diplomatic Missions accredited to Uganda to brief them about preparations for the 2025/2026 General Elections. At the meeting which took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala, the Chairperson of the

"Is the democracy we’re implementing serving us—or others outside the continent? Are we shaping systems that reflect our realities—or copying models that serve others?" Dr. Khabele Matlosa challenges Africa to reflect deeply at #AGAAPSA13 African Union ECOSOCC East and Horn Of Africa Observation Network #NotTooYoungToRun