The Electoral Commission has listed the basic requirements and information on nomination of candidates for Local Government Councils by-elections. The nomination exercise will take place on Monday 29th November and Tuesday 30th November 2021.
The requirements and information have been specified according to age, formal education, number of supporters, nomination fee, and time of resignation for public offices, nomination date and the nomination venue.
The categories to be filled during these by-elections include: District Chairperson (Kayunga District), District Women Councilors (DWC), District Directly Elected Councilors (DDEC), Municipality Directly Elected Councilors (MDEC), Municipality Women Councilors (MWC), Sub-county Chairpersons (SCCP), Sub-county Directly Elected Councilors (SCDEC) and Sub-County Women Councilors (SCWEC).
| Category of Candidates | Age | Formal Education | Number of Supporters | Nomination Fee | Time of Resignation of Public Officers | Nomination Date | Nomination Venue |
| District/City Chairperson | 18 years and above | ‘A’ Level or its equivalent | 50 registered voters from each of at least 2/3 of electoral areas: S/County/Division | 200,000/- | At least 30 days before nomination day | 29th – 30th November 2021 | Respective District Headquarters |
| Sub County/ Town/Municipal Division C/person | 18 years and above | No academic qualification required | 20 registered voters from each electoral area | 50,000/- | At least 30 days before nomination day | 29th – 30th November 2021 | Respective District Headquarters |
| District/City Division/
Municipality Councillors |
18 years and above | No academic qualification required | 5 registered voters from each electoral area | 50,000/- | At least 30 days before nomination day | 29th – 30th November 2021 | Respective District Headquarters |
| Municipal Division Councillors | 18 years and above | No academic qualification required | 5 registered voters from each electoral area | 20,000/- | At least 30 days before nomination day | 29th – 30th November 2021 | Respective District Headquarters |
| Sub County Councillors | 18 years and above | No academic qualification required | 5 registered voters from each electoral area | 20,000/- | At least 30 days before nomination day | 29th – 30th November 2021 | Respective District Headquarters |