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Elections cancelled in Pakanyi sub county over mismatch of symbols

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was confusion in polling stations in Pakanyi sub county, Masindi district after there was a mix up in the symbols of candidates for woman councillor seat for Kyakamese West Parish. The elections were first cancelled last week after the commission delivered ballot papers for …

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LCIII elections cancelled in three Bundibugyo sub counties

Bundibugyo, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  LCIII elections in three sub-counties in Bundibugyo district have been cancelled due to missing photos of candidates on the ballot papers.  On Wednesday, voters turned up to elect LCIII Chairpersons for sub-counties and town councils across the country. The voters are also voting for Parish …

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Lack of photos on ballot papers irks candidates in Luwero

Luwero, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | On Wednesday, voters turned up to elect LCIII Chairpersons for sub-counties and town councils across the country. The voters are also voting for Parish councillors. Unlike the ballot papers for candidates of LCIII Chairperson Seats, the ballot papers for candidates of Parish councillor seats have …

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Masaka workers polls cancelled over shortage of ballot papers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elections for the workers LC V representatives in Masaka city were cancelled on Wednesday due to inadequate ballot papers. The elections that were being held at Masaka recreation grounds were called off after it emerged that the Electoral Commission had delivered 200 ballot papers instead …

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Polling station in Nansana gets less than half required ballot papers

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | There have been chaotic scenes as voters at the four polling stations hosted at St Joseph Catholic Church protested missing ballot papers and declaration of results form. Since morning, there has been confusion brought by misallocation of ballot papers for both female and directly elected …

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Rain disrupts LC 3 polls in Kampala, Wakiso

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The heavy rains that started at 8:00 am disrupted voting in different parts of Kampala and Entebbe as several polling officials, agents and voters rushed to take shelter in nearby shops, schools and churches.  At St. Mbaaga Primary school polling station in Kiwatule where voting …

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Polling stations in Wakiso report missing ballot papers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several polling stations in Wakiso district on Wednesday reported missing ballot papers from the booklets. According to Electoral Commission, each ballot booklet must have a total of 50 papers. However, at some polling stations visited by our reporter, some booklets had 30 to 40 papers …

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Polls called off in Sembabule over misallocation of symbols

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local council elections have been called off in some parts of Sembabule district following a mismatch in the particulars of candidates as reflected on the ballot papers. The affected areas include Mateete sub county and Semababule town council. In Sembabule town council, Joseph Ssenyondo an …

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Mess with a ballot box, get a bullet – Aswa Police spokesperson

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Aswa region have warned the public against tampering with voting materials, saying it has issued orders to its officers to shoot on the spot anyone involved in any related malpractice. Addressing journalists from Northern Uganda at the Media Club, ASP Jimmy Patrick Okema, …

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