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Update on UNAA Candidates

Dear UNAA Members,

Pursuant to the UNAA Constitution and the 2021 UNAA Electoral Commission Processes and Guidelines, the Electoral Commission has completed its mandated obligation of certifying candidates and would like to announce that each of the candidates listed is now officially cleared and certified to run and campaign for the position stated in his/her manifesto.

2021 UNAA campaigns are now officially open

Electoral Commission received 43 nominee applications. 41 were validated and cleared one candidate did not meet the EC nominee requirements hence could not be cleared by the EC. Another candidate withdrew her candidacy.

Candidates are reminded to familiarize themselves with election procedures and guidelines. The 2021 UNAA EC Process and Guidelines document is attached for reference purposes. In this document, the section titled, “Election Day Processes and Procedures” will serve as a guide for election activities that will follow. Please send any questions in relation to the EC to: [email protected]

Electoral Commission will continue to uphold a high ethical code of conduct, and adhere to its values of  transparency, fairness, integrity and Independence.


We thank all 2021 Candidates and wish them luck.
Respectfully Submitted

Florence Bazanye UNAA–EC Chairperson
UNAA
UNAA
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UNAA is the largest non-political formal association of Ugandans in the Diaspora. Our organization aims to promote the social, cultural and economic development of the Ugandan Community in North America and beyond. The Ugandan Community in North America numbers over 120,000 individuals.