By Editorial,
The Electoral Commission has launched the construction of its new headquarters, which will cost about 400 billion Shillings.
In 2023, the Electoral Commission handed over its former headquarters on Plot 55, Jinja Road, to the Uganda National Roads Authority and relocated its headquarters to the former National Housing and Construction Company headquarters on Seventh Street, Industrial Area.
According to Mr. Julius Mucunguzi, the Electoral Commission’s Public Relations Officer, the groundbreaking ceremony marks a historic milestone as it’s the first time the EC will own its building after over 20 years of renting, signifying a major shift in the commission’s operations.
Mr. Kenneth Kaijuka, the Chief Executive Officer of, National Housing, noted that the new Electoral Commission headquarters occupies 10 acres along the Entebbe Road, following a presidential directive in 2022 to provide a permanent home.
The new EC home will feature state-of-the-art facilities, including a ballot paper printery, nominations and tally centre, ICT hub, hospital, accommodation, hotel, warehouses, training halls, and a press centre. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja commended the Electoral Commission for acquiring land for its headquarters, assuring that the government will provide necessary funding to ensure the timely completion of the offices. END