Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have been called upon to complement the efforts of the Electoral Commission in the forthcoming general election to ensure free and fair elections and increase voter turnout.

During the Tooro sub-regional CSO strategy session on the election, organized by the Kabarole NGOs and CBOs Association (KANCA) on Friday, CSOs were encouraged to actively participate while remaining non-partisan.

"CSOs need to join the Electoral Commission in mass mobilisation of voters to participate in the electoral process. Our role is to complement their efforts, ensuring that all eligible voters are registered and that a credible and accurate register is in place," said Patrick Muziduki, Deputy Executive Director of KRC-Uganda.

CSOs have been tasked with voter sensitisation, collaboration with stakeholders to detect and report fraud, and conducting election monitoring and observation.

However, CSOs and stakeholders expressed concerns that the government's delay in tabling electoral reforms recommended by the Supreme Court in 2016 will negatively impact the 2026 general elections.

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