ELECTION MONITORING Uganda’s Electoral Process Uganda’s electoral process has, since 1991, remained a highly contested sector of governance. In the recent past, an increasing number of elections have resulted in disputes and petitions. Elections have continually fallen short of meeting the basic standards of being free and fair.
The Ugandan electoral system has been responsible for several problems including:-
• Invalidating votes due to lack of voter education
• Erosion of the vital concept of majority rule
• High prevalence of electoral malpractices rigging, manipulation
• Lack of guarantee for women’s representation
• Bribing voters
• Erosion of the vital concept of majority rule
• High prevalence of electoral malpractices rigging, manipulation
• Lack of guarantee for women’s representation
• Bribing voters
NAFODU’S Role in monitoring elections NAFODU works to enhance citizens’ unhindered participation in the electoral process by ensuring that all the players abide by the provisions of democratic electoral laws and regulation, thereby reducing incidences of electoral fraud and malpractices. NAFODU engages in activities like
• Voters’ Registration Mobilization Campaign
• Election Monitors mobilization and training
• Media Programs (Electronic and Print)
• Production of Information, Education and Communication Materials
• Election Monitors mobilization and training
• Media Programs (Electronic and Print)
• Production of Information, Education and Communication Materials
National Foundation for Democracy and Human Rights in Uganda (NAFODU) promotes and strengthens democracy, human rights and good governance through election monitoring, lobbying and advocacy, civic education, training, information dissemination and conflict resolution. 
