Kampala, Uganda | The Electoral Commission has released key guidelines for the upcoming elections of delegates representing non-unionised workers across the country, ahead of the 2026 National Delegates Conference.
According to the Commission, the process will begin at the grassroots level where eligible workers those employed with valid employment identity cards and not affiliated with any labour union will nominate and vote for their representatives.
The Commission emphasized that nominations will be done orally and begin at 7:00am, supported by a proposer and two seconders.
Voting will follow immediately and will be conducted by lining up behind the preferred candidate.
Special attention will be given to gender representation, with three slots reserved for women delegates at each level.
Each level will elect ten delegates, though these individuals will not take on leadership positions such as chairperson, vice chairperson, or secretary. Instead, they will serve solely as delegates to higher levels of representation.
The ten elected delegates from each region will later represent their respective regions at the National Delegates Conference.
This Conference will be responsible for electing Members of Parliament representing workers in the next Parliament.
The elections at the national level are scheduled to take place between January 12 and February 9, 2026, with specific dates to be confirmed by the Electoral Commission.
Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, called on all eligible non-unionised workers to participate in large numbers and exercise their constitutional right to elect their leaders.
The Commission has reiterated its commitment to transparency and inclusivity in the electoral process.