By KT Reporter
As Uganda enters the final days of the 2025–2026 General Elections, election officials, community leaders, and security personnel in the Luwero Triangle have been urged to prioritize transparency, accountability, and cooperation to ensure a credible and peaceful voting process.
The call was made by Anthony Okello, Commissioner at the Electoral Commission (EC), during a Greater Luwero Regional Workshop on Sensitization of Polling Activities held at Fatima Sharing Hall, Kasana, Luwero Town Council, on Friday, January 9, 2026.
Okello emphasized that transparency remains central to restoring and strengthening public confidence in elections, particularly as some sections of the electorate continue to express skepticism toward electoral institutions. “There is nothing more critical to an electoral process than transparency,” he said.
He highlighted that openness in procedures, clear communication, and strict adherence to electoral laws are essential in reassuring voters that their will will be respected. Okello called on all election officials, security agencies, political actors, and community leaders to collaborate responsibly, stressing that teamwork and mutual respect would enhance transparency and foster a peaceful environment.
“Transparency thrives where there is cooperation,” he said. “When all actors operate as a team, suspicion is reduced, and peace is sustained.”
The workshop brought together a diverse group of participants, including Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) from Luwero, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Kyankwanzi, and Kayunga districts; senior officers from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), such as Maj. Gen. Byanyima, Commander of the Motorized Infantry Division in Nakasongola, and Rtd Maj. Gen. Mukasa, Head of the Greater Luwero Security Cluster; and senior officers from the Uganda Police Force (UPF), including the Regional Police Commander (RPC) for the Savannah Region, the Regional Internal Security Officer (RISO) for North Buganda, and the RPC Prisons for North Buganda.
Also present were Electoral Commission officials, religious leaders, district political leaders, and representatives of people with disabilities (PWDs), reflecting the inclusive approach to election management.
Okello also highlighted transparency-enhancing measures being implemented by the Commission, such as the mandatory use of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) at polling stations and the timely delivery of ballot papers and other election materials to prevent logistical irregularities.
These safeguards are designed to minimize fraud, ensure accurate voter identification, and promote confidence in polling outcomes.
Meanwhile, Sam Twiineamazima, the Savannah Region Police Spokesperson, called for restraint and professionalism from all participants in the electoral process.
He urged candidates, party agents, supporters, and voters to maintain peace, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law, noting that security agencies would act impartially to protect lives, property, and the integrity of the elections.
He emphasized that the force is committed to ensuring credible elections across the Greater Luwero sub-region. The general elections historically attract high voter turnout, but periods leading up to the polls often see tensions rise due to political rivalry, misinformation, and public mistrust in the electoral system.
In response, the EC and security agencies have intensified voter education campaigns, promoted transparency measures, and deployed personnel to ensure credible elections. Across the country, citizens are expected to exercise their constitutional right to vote peacefully, while candidates are being urged to prioritize national unity over personal ambition.
Civil society groups, women’s organizations, and local leaders have increasingly taken an active role in promoting peace, tolerance, and inclusion, especially for vulnerable groups like youth and persons with disabilities.
Security concerns remain central, particularly in areas with competitive races, but authorities emphasize that impartial law enforcement and collaboration among community leaders are critical to preventing violence and ensuring a smooth electoral process.
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