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Electoral Commission says by-election will fill Kalangala Woman MP seat after death of MP-elect

Election Related Single source Kalangala 21 Apr 2026 Severity: 1/5

Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama said a by-election will be held for the Kalangala District Woman MP seat after the death of the incumbent, who had also been elected for the 12th Parliament, according to ChimpReports. He said no poll can take place before the current Parliament's term ends on 12 May, and that the Commission is waiting for formal notification from the Clerk to Parliament before issuing a timetable.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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