Simon Byabakama
Simon Byabakama is the Chairperson of the Uganda Electoral Commission, responsible for overseeing the country's electoral processes. He has publicly pledged to ensure free, fair, and credible elections amid growing concerns from opposition parties regarding potential vote rigging and manipulation in the upcoming elections.
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Justice Simon Byabakama declared the incumbent Museveni as the winner of the 2026 presidential race.
Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-30
Justice Simon Byabakama declared Museveni the winner of the presidential poll.
Bloodshed and repression as Museveni wins
Kenya· 2026-01-18
Simon Byabakama, the head of Uganda’s electoral commission, noted that having obtained the highest number of votes in the election, the commission declared the elected President.
Uganda’s Museveni wins 7th election term, opposition claims vote rigging – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-17
Electoral Commission chairman Justice Simon Byabakama said the 81-year-old secured 7,944,772 votes, equivalent to 71.61 percent of all valid ballots cast.
Museveni declared winner of Uganda election, extending rule beyond 40 years
Tanzania· 2026-01-17
Election chief Simon Byabakama said on Friday that the vote counting had not been affected and final results would be out before 17:00 local time.
Police deny Bobi Wine abduction claims as Yoweri Museveni heads for victory
United Kingdom· 2026-01-17
Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama announced the vote tally.
Museveni dominates race with 71 percent as vote tally nears completionTanzania· 2026-01-17
Justice Simon Byabakama, the Commission’s chairperson, said the next president will be announced on Saturday before 5pm.
Ugandans to know next president on SaturdayTanzania· 2026-01-16
Simon Byabakama, head of Uganda's electoral body, vowed that only voters would decide the election outcome.
Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential pollUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Simon Byabakama, the head of Uganda's electoral body, stated he would not be intimidated by threats regarding election results.
Poll chief says he has been threatened over results declarationUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-14
Justice Simon Byabakama is the chairperson of the Electoral Commission who has pledged free, fair, and credible elections.
Uganda opposition alleges vote rigging hours before pollsKenya· 2026-01-14
