The Ministry of Local Government has explained that the Local Council one elections were postponed because government hasn’t yet got funds for the polls.

Cabinet last month gave a green light to the extension of the term of office for both LC1 and LC2 offices as well as women councils for another period of 180 days starting January, 6, 2024.

The Electoral Commission recently said it requires at least shs56 billion to hold these elections.

It was reported that the Ministry of Finance had released the money for the polls but the Minister for Local Government says the Electoral Commission is yet to receive these funds.

Minister Magyezi says the elections have also been postponed to allow government harmonise administrative units.

He assured the public that government is committed to hold the elections of the local councils as soon as it is practicable and will inform the country of the program and roadmap for the elections in due course.