Voters in Uganda are facing a challenge as they prepare for the January’s elections, limited resources and recent cuts in US foreign assistance, has been cited as the reason for the significant decline in voter education

US funding once supported a wide range of voter education activities, including designating polling stations, explaining voter rights and responsibilities, and offering guidance on what to look for from candidates

Civil society organizations in the country typically carried out activities in rural or hard-to-reach areas to supplement the work of the Electoral Commission of Uganda

USAID was the biggest donor and development partner supporting programs in voter education, election observation, and strengthening governance and accountability in Uganda

The 80-yer-old president Yoweri Museveni, is seeking the 7th term in office in next month’s polls