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I Predict Museveni, NRM Victory In 2021 Elections
By Faruk Kirunda Kampala: As we dive into the high political season with campaigns getting under way leading to elections at Presidential and Parliament level, I can bet my hand that the winners have already done what it takes to claim their deserved victory. Campaigns are only for polishing the loose ends and sealing the…
Manchester United Vs Arsenal Predictions, Possible Lineups and Players To Watch
Manchester United welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford in the Premier League this weekend on a high after Wednesday’s 5-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Marcus Rashford’s hat-trick from the bench has provided a much-needed boost to United, who had previously struggled to produce the goods at home. The hosts come into this…
President Museveni Duly Nominated Presidential Candidate For 2021 Elections
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement ‘NRM’ flag bearer has been duly nominated as a presidential candidate for 2021 elections. Gen Museveni was nominated at 10:34AM by the Electoral Commission at Kyambogo cricket grounds. He was seconded by Justine Kasule Lumumba the NRM secretary general, Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda and eight other NRM…
In Hot Soup: Willis Bashasha Forces Sister Inlaw Out Of Bushenyi Woman MP Race
Tworekirwe Eunice Kansiime, one of the candidates who have been eyeing the Bushenyi district Woman Parliamentary seat has withdrawn from the race. Tworekirwe was nominated as an independent candidate to contest against NRM’s Annet Mugisha and Another independent Candidate Madina Lukwago. However, our reporters on Sunday November 1st, 2020 got information that she withdrew…
Just In: EC Rejects Presidential Aspirant John Katumba After Failing To Pay 20M
The youngest presidential hopeful John Katumba’s nomination has been deferred after failing to produce proof of payment of the UGX 20 million. While speaking to the media,Mr Katumba said that he had come with the money to pay directly to electoral commission after he had been frustrated by banks which requested for Tax indentification number…
Eunice Tworekirwe Pulls Out Of Bushenyi Woman MP Race
The Independent candidate for Bushenyi Woman MP Eunice Kansiime Tworekirwe has withdrawn from the political race following the talks with National Resistance Movement ‘NRM’ top party leadership. A few weeks ago there was some letter which leaked, purportedly authored by some of her family members demanding her to mute all her current Political ambitions. Below…
DTB Vs Ham Case: Controversial Principal Judge Delays Compensation Of Businessman Ham, Reveals One Of The Parties Tried To Bribe Him
The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Zeija has revealed that one of the parties in the Diamond Trust Bank vs Hamis Kiggundu Shs120bn case tried to bribe him to influence his decision. “I was flabbergasted by one of the parties sending emissaries to me with financial proposals in order to influence my decision. This is disgusting,…
EC Declines To Nominate Presidential Hopeful Kalembe, Tells Her To Either Pay Shs 20 Millions Or Drop Out
Former miss Uganda contestant and the only female aspiring for the country’s top seat, Nancy Kalembe hasn’t been nominated because she has no proof of payment of Shs 20m. “There was a delayed payment somewhere. For that I take full responsibility so tomorrow we will be back to bring back the documents,” she said. Asked…
EC Dismisses Aspirant Nancy Kalembe Over Failure To Pay 20M Nomination Fees
The Electoral Commission has dismissed the only female independent candidate Nancy Linda Kalemba over failure to present proof of payment of 20M nomination fees. EC Chairperson Justice Byabakama urged aspirant Kalembe to prepare all necessary requirements and bring them back on Tuesday 3rd November for nomination. While speaking to the press, Ms Kalembe said that…
NDA Closes 117 Illegal Drug Shops, Pharmacies
The National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed at least 117 drug shops, pharmacies and clinics over failure to meet various requirements. The reasons for closure included operating without a license, lack of qualified personnel, unsuitable premises and carrying out activities they are not mandated to do. “We carried out the operation to save people’s lives…