The electoral commission chairman Dr. Badru Kiggundu says the EC will not apologize to the Forum for Democratic change presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye over his statement that Besigye should have been disqualified from the presidential race on the basis of running defiant campaigns. He revealed this while raising a peace flag with the Turkish Ambassador […]
The former Tanzanian president, HE. Ali Hassan Mwinyi has launched the EAC electoral observing group today in Kampala with a call for a serious role, and free and fair electoral process by the citizens of Uganda. According to Mwinyi who also heads the EAC electoral observing group, Uganda’s going through the electoral time is a sign […]
The electoral commission chairman, Eng. Badru Kigundu has today displayed before the media a dummy of the ballot papers to be used by voters while casting the presidential elections vote across the country. While displaying the paper before the press at his head offices in Kampala, Kigundu said, the commission is ready now to send off […]
Chairpersons in the 111 districts in Uganda, have received brand new vehicles to facilitate supervision of government programmes. This was in fulfillment of a pledge made by the President, to ensure that district local leaders are facilitated because of the significant role they play in the public service delivery process. The official handover of the vehicles was […]
With just few days left to the 2nd Presidential Debate, a cross section of MPs say that all presidential candidates should focus on how they do promote security in the interests of Ugandans when debating on the foreign policies. The 2nd Presidential debate is due for Saturday 13th at Serena hotel in Kampala and all the […]
The NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is finalizing understanding with the Inter Religious Council of Uganda to be part of the other seven presidential candidates in 2016 elections second round presidential debate. The NRM candidate is reportedly exploring all chances which will not affect his campaigns to be available for this debate scheduled for 13th […]
As the polling day draws near, different political camps and aspirants continue to engage in bitter exchange of words to win support from the electorate. Mukono South member of parliament Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa who is now Independent candidate and Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga (NRM) cannot see face to face due to political rivalry which has put […]
President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to create a land fund to help squatters acquire land from their exploitative landlords. The President made the revelation while addressing his supporters who had gathered at Mpigi Police Station grounds in Mpigi District to listen to his campaign message. “The continuous wars between landlords and squatters is not good for […]
With now days to the general elections, different Civil Society Organisations have jointly launched a “let peace prevail” campaign that appeals to the general public to avert election violence for a peaceful country. Speaking on behalf of other members, the Executive Director NGO forum Richard Ssewakiryanga says they have noted that there are prevailing situations where […]
The member of parliament for Dokolo county Felix Okot Ogong says that the arrest of the Former chief spy General David Sejusa should not scare Ugandans that there could be chaos politically. Okot says that it was a right decision to arrest Sejusa by the Army saying despite his arrest the country will remain safe. He says […]