The Electoral Commission has appointed Mr Richard Baabo Kamugisha as its new Secretary, effective 4th March 2026.
Mr Baabo Kamugisha has been acting Secretary to the Commission since late 2024, when the former Secretary left the institution.
As Secretary to the Commission, Mr Kamugisha is also the Accounting Officer and the Head of the Technical wing (Management) of the Commission.
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.
According to the Electoral Commission Act, the Secretary shall hold office for a term of five years, renewable once.
