The independent Uganda Electoral Commission has appointed Mr Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary.
In a statement issued by the commission, Mr Kamugisha’s role in the new position started effective 4th March 2026.
Mr Baabo Kamugisha has been acting Secretary to the Commission since late 2024, when the former Secretary left the institution.
“A very experienced and distinguished election management expert, Mr Kamugisha has served the Electoral Commission since 1999, rising through the ranks from a District Registrar/District Returning Officer; Head of Field Operations Department, and Director of Operations” the commission stated.
The Commission noted that in his previous role as Director of Operations, he was responsible for coordinating nationwide electoral activities, including voter education, nomination of candidates, management of election materials, and supervision of polling processes across the country.
“As Secretary to the Commission, Mr Kamugisha is also the Accounting Officer and the Head of the Technical wing (Management) of the Commission” the commission stated.
According to the Electoral Commission Act, the Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years, renewable once.
