Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Functions of the Electoral Commission.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 61
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceThe Electoral Commission shall have the following functions—
(a) to ensure that regular, free and fair elections are held;
(b) to organise, conduct and supervise elections and referenda in
accordance with this Constitution;
(c) to demarcate constituencies in accordance with the provisions of
this Constitution;
(d) to ascertain, publish and declare in writing under its seal the
results of the elections and referenda;
(e) to compile, maintain, revise and update the voters register;
(f) to hear and determine election complaints arising before and
during polling;
(g) to formulate and implement civic educational programmes
relating to elections; and
(h) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by
Parliament by law.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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