The republic of uganda in the supreme court of uganda at kampala

(a) to ensure that regular free and fair elections are held;

(b) to organize conduct and supervise elections and referenda in accordance with this Constitution;

(c) to ascertain publish and declare in writing under its seal the results of the elections and referenda;
(d) to compile, maintain, revise and up-date the Voters’ Register;

(e) to hear and determine election complaints;

(f) ……………………………..

(g) to perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Parliament by law.”

Act 3/97 gives the 2nd Respondent additional powers for purposes of carrying out its functions under the Constitutions. Section 12(1) provides:

“(a) ……………………………..

(b) to design, print, distribute and control use of ballot papers;

(c) to provide, distribute, and collect ballot boxes;