The Electoral Commission (EC) has released payment guidelines for all people aspiring to stand parliamentary elections. The aspirants will have to pay a non-refundable fee of ug.shs 3m at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA).
The Commission in a public notice issued on October 9th, stated that every nomination form must be accompanied by proof of payment to facilitate a transparent and well-organised process. The fee is payable through any bank authorised to collect Non-Tax Revenue (NTR).
According to Richard Baabo, the Acting Secretary of the EC, the new directive will help those seeking parliamentary seats in the 2026 general elections to pay their nomination fees at a bank of their convivence to avoid commotion during the nomination period.
“Aspirants are advised not to deposit any money on District or City Administration accounts. All payments must follow the approved procedure to avoid delays or disqualification,” Baabo stated , adding that aspirants should generate payment slip from the URA online portal, select Other NTR, choose Electoral Commission under the Ministry or Agency category, and then select Parliamentary Candidate as the tax head.
Once payment is made, aspirants must present the bank-issued receipt at the EC Headquarters or to the respective District Election Administrator to receive an official general receipt from the Commission.
Baabo said the new procedures are intended to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency ahead of the elections.
“We want to ensure that every aspirant’s payment is traceable and accurately reflected in the Commission’s accounts,” he added.
The EC has urged all prospective candidates to strictly follow the outlined procedure and complete payments early to avoid last-minute inconveniences.
Nominations for parliamentary aspirants are scheduled for Wednesday, 15 October, and Thursday, 16 October, at the offices of the respective District or City Returning Officers.
