Politics 23 March 2026 Parliament of Uganda
Uganda LC1 and LC2 Elections Set for End of April 2026
Minister of State for Local Government Victoria Rusoke announced that long-overdue Local Council 1 and 2 elections will take place by the end of April 2026, addressing concerns raised in Parliament. The elections, delayed six times since the 2018-elected councils' term expired in 2023, follow funding uncertainties and calls for clarity from MPs and Speaker Anita Among. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4298/lc-elections-be-held-april-2026
During a parliamentary plenary session on March 12, 2026, presided over by Speaker Anita Among, Minister of State for Local Government Hon. Victoria Rusoke confirmed that elections for Local Councils 1 and 2 (LC1 and LC2), as well as Women Councils, are scheduled by the end of April 2026.
The announcement came in response to Kiboga East County MP Hon. Keefa Kiwanuka, who highlighted conflicting statements from authorities, including the Electoral Commission, Ministry of Local Government, and Cabinet, amid a reported Shs58 billion funding shortfall.
Kiwanuka expressed worries over governance voids caused by reliance on unelected structures, noting that LC1 and LC2 are vital for implementing government programs across Uganda’s over 70,000 villages.
Speaker Among echoed these concerns, questioning delays despite Cabinet approvals and Electoral Commission claims of receiving funds. The councils, elected in 2018, saw their terms expire in 2023 and have been extended six times.
Rusoke assured that schedules have been shared with districts, though specific dates remain pending.
Source: Parliament of Uganda