Voting is taking place today, Thursday 18th August 2022, in by-elections to fill vacant positions existing on various Local Government Councils across the country.
A total number of one hundred and one (101) candidates were successfully nominated to contest for fifty-one (51) elective positions which are vacant on various Local Government Councils in twenty-two (22) districts/cities across the country.
The categories of vacancies to be filled include Chairpersons at Sub County level and Councillors at the City/District; Municipality/City Division and Sub county/Town Council/Municipal Division level.
Polling will take place from 7:00am til 4:00pm at polling stations in the affected electoral areas and thereafter, counting and declaration of results shall be done.
However, Councillor by-election for Bukesa in Kampala Central was stayed pending disposal of a petition before Court.
The Local Government Council positions fell vacant due to resignation and/or death of elected leaders.
