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Uganda Peoples Congress ‘UPC’ has urged the Government and Political Parties to fully discuss the question of delayed elections and see how best resources can be secured to finance the entire Independent Electoral Commission roadmap. While addressing the press conference on Wednesday at Uganda house,UPC head of communication Faizo Muzeyi revealed that there is a…
Nakawa Division West MP, Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi has been endorsed as the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LOP). The announcement was made by Speaker Anita Among during the plenary sitting held on Tuesday, 09 January 2023, having resumed Parliament business from a three-week recess. “On 22 December 2023, I received communication from the Secretary…
In her speech at the centenary celebrations held at Rushoroza Parish Cathedral in Kabale district January 7, 2024, Vice President Hon Rtd Maj. Jessica Alupo reaffirmed that President Yoweri Museveni will be running as a candidate in the 2026 Presidential elections. Under the theme “Stir into Flame the Gift of God That You Have,” derived…
Forum for democratic change (FDC) has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Addressing journalists earlier, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi cited…
President Yoweri Museveni has criticized attempts by Western powers to impose their beliefs on people in foreign territories. The President made the remarks on Thursday while addressing over 33 delegates attending the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference – CSPOC 2024 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. “Stop manipulation and lectures to the societies…
The government has prolonged the term of office of local council officials for the second time for an extra six months, following the initial extension in July 2023, when their term of office expired. Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi announced the second extension of the term of office for local councils on Wednesday, January…
By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Since Forum for Democratic Change, FDC launched at the top of the country’s political scene (have we mentioned that fact lately?), there has been a sizable increase in the number of articles from journalists about the party, and Secretary-General Nandala Mafabi. It makes sense, of course. An ascendant FDC is novel…
On December 22, a significant announcement shook the political landscape in Uganda as Joel Ssenyonyi assumed the role of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Parliament, succeeding Mathias Mpuuga. In an exclusive interview with BAKER BATTE LULE, Ssenyonyi addressed various aspects of his new leadership role and the dynamics surrounding it. Ssenyonyi acknowledged that his…
President Paul Kagame has expressed determination to defend Rwanda amid threats of a possible invasion by DRC. “When we hear those who claim to be planning to attack and destroy the security of Rwanda, the question is: Is there anything we haven’t seen?” wondered Kagame. “We have experienced destruction; we have reached its lowest point,”…
ISLAMABAD — Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and most of his supporters have been rejected as candidates for the February 8 election, party officials said Sunday after nominations for the ballot closed. Khan has been in prison since August, facing trial over a slew of cases he insists have been orchestrated to prevent him…
