North Kyoga records peaceful Women Council polls, NRM wins 87% of positions.
By Okidi Patrick
LIRA CITY–The North Kyoga Region recorded a peaceful and orderly Village Women Council election exercise on 23 July 2026, with voting progressing smoothly across the majority of polling stations, police have said.
In a statement issued by North Kyoga Police Spokesperson SP PJ Okema, authorities noted that the process was largely calm and well managed, with no major security incidents recorded.
“Overall, the electoral process was peaceful, orderly, and well managed across the North Kyoga Region. The prevailing security situation remains calm and stable,” the statement read in part.
*Isolated incidents reported*
Police, however, reported a few isolated disturbances in nine villages across four districts.
These included six villages in Apac District, one village in Adyangotoo, Adeknino Sub-county in Dokolo District, one village in Abia Sub-county in Alebtong District, and one in Lira City East Division.
According to SP Patrick Jimmy Okema, the disturbances stemmed from complaints regarding missing names on the voters’ register, and isolated acts of hooliganism after some voters arrived at polling stations at approximately 1:30 p.m. demanding that the voting process be repeated.
“The situations were swiftly brought under control through the timely intervention of the Joint Security Team, working closely with local leaders and community volunteers, who successfully restored calm through engagement and sensitization,” Okema said.
NRM dominates results
Preliminary results from the region indicate that candidates of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) won approximately 87% of the Village Women Council positions.
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) followed with about 10%, while Independent candidates secured the remaining 3%.
Police also noted that the elections were largely uncontested, with nearly 80% of the positions filled unopposed.
Security agencies said they continue to monitor developments across the region and remain on standby to ensure sustained peace throughout the ongoing electoral process.
The Village Women Council elections are part of the broader local council electoral cycle that kicked off this month.
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