Richard Baabo Kamugisha has been officially comfirmed as the secretary to the Electoral Commission (EC).
In a statement released by the commission, Kamugisha assumed office on March 4, 2026. He replaces Leonard Mulekwah who was suspended last year on allegations of misuse of funds.
The commission described Mugisha as a highly experienced election management expert who has worked with the institution for more than two decades.
“Mr Kamugisha has served the Electoral Commission since 1999 and has risen through the ranks from district Registrar and district returning officer to head of the field operations department and later director of operations,” the commission said.
.As scretary to the commission, Kamugisha will be the accounting officer and the head of the technical wing of the commission.
Under the Electoral Commission Act, the Secretary serves a five year term which may be renewed once.
