The government has officially announced dates for the upcoming Local Council (LC) elections, a key grassroots exercise expected to shape leadership and service delivery at the community level.
State Minister for Local Government Justine Nameere confirmed that LC1 chairperson and committee elections will be held on July 28, 2026, while LC2 elections are scheduled for August 10, 2026.
The announcement was made during a joint press briefing at the Media Centre alongside Senior Minister Balaam Ateenyi.
She assured the public that the government is committed to delivering a peaceful, free, and transparent electoral process.
“These elections are critical because governance begins at the village level,” Nameere said.
She urged voters to elect leaders of integrity, warning against individuals linked to land grabbing, domestic violence, sexual abuse, child marriage, and the misuse of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds.
“Choose leaders who will serve fairly and protect community resources,” she added.
The LC1 and LC2 structures form the backbone of Uganda’s decentralized governance system.
They are responsible for resolving local disputes, mobilizing communities, and overseeing the implementation of government programs at the village and parish levels.
The outcome of these elections is expected to have a direct impact on service delivery, distribution of development resources, and enforcement of community-level policies.
Leaders elected at this level will play a crucial role in determining how effectively government programs reach ordinary citizens.
With the election dates now confirmed, attention shifts to candidates and voters as Uganda prepares for a pivotal exercise that could redefine governance and accountability at the lowest levels of leadership.