EC of Uganda Faces Backlash Over Delayed Poll Worker Payments
By Enock Katamba | Uncovered UG NewsPublished: February 19, 2026 Electoral Commission, (EC) in Uganda faces backlash for delays in payments to thousands of temporary poll workers and security personnel who assisted the 2026 national elections. During the exercise, the commission hired 10,000 temporary staff nationwide, where polling officials earned Shs100,000 for election-day tasks; their…
