Uganda to announce presidential results within 48 hours of polls

Vote results will land fast with a promise of a two-day turnaround. The electoral body says it will announce presidential winners within forty eight hours after polling ends. Officials will first compile results at district centers before sending them to a national tally location. The final declaration will follow this centralized counting process.

Voters must show a national ID or a voter slip at their registered polling station. If those are missing, officers will check the national register manually. Biometric machines using fingerprints or facial recognition will confirm identities. After verification, people receive ballot papers to mark their choice.

Marked ballots get folded and placed into designated boxes. A polling assistant then inks each voter's finger to prevent repeat voting. Stations open at seven in the morning and close at four in the afternoon. Security forces say they are ready to address threats like violence or terrorism.

The broader electoral period spans several weeks beyond the presidential race. Special interest group councilor polls occur a few days later. District chairperson and mayoral elections follow after that. The process wraps up with regional youth representative votes.