Female Polling Officers Recount Coercion, Arrests, and Gendered Risks in 2026 Elections

By Christopher Kisekka: In the aftermath of the January 2026 general elections, which were marked by widespread allegations of irregularities, violence, and manipulation, female polling officers from Wakiso district give disturbing accounts of intimidation, forced complicity, and personal endangerment. Wakiso district, particularly Nansana Municipality, recorded tense and chaotic scenes during…