Election Inequality And The Unheard Voice In Uganda, where the constitution enshrines the right to vote for all citizens above the age of 18, persons with disabilities (PWDs) continue to face significant barriers that hinder their full participation in the electoral process. Despite legal provisions aimed at ensuring equality, the reality on the ground tells […]
The Luweero Anglican Bishop has directed priests not to contest and participate in the forthcoming Village council elections, saying it might split their churches. Bishop Eridard Nsubuga Kironde issued the directive on Sunday shortly after ordaining priests at St. Mark Cathedral Church in Luweero town. In his speech, Bishop Nsubuga warned the priests against contesting […]
In an unprecedented move, the Kenyan supreme court overturned the August 8th election results and called for fresh elections within sixty (60) days of the announcement. This was declared citing irregularities and illegalities harming the integrity of the election. Suffice to say there are as many people happy as there are sad about this verdict […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt.Hon. Rebecca Kadaga has re-echoed the need for the government to table electoral reforms early to avoid past mistakes. Kadaga said that the pursuit for electoral reforms started in the 9th Parliament with a call for a complete overhaul of the electoral system and institutions. “A lot of consultations and recommendations […]
Elections for new leaders of the Buganda parliamentary caucus today flopped after MPs turned rowdy and started trading insults. Out of over 100 MPs, about 45 turned up for the elections with others in support of holding the elections while others wanted cancellation. The meeting chaired by former Buganda caucus chairperson Godfrey Kiwanda later agreed to […]
Bunyole East MP in Butaleja district Moses Musamba Nagwomu has threatened to drag to court one Yusuf Mutembuli over what he refers to as defamation. Speaking to journalists at parliament, Musamba Nagwomu said the process of consulting his lawyers and constituents is ongoing and once they tell him to sue he will not hesitate to drag […]
Busiro south elected Member of Parliament Peter Sematimba of the ruling NRM party has been thrown out of Parliament for lack of academic qualifications, by the high court. One of Sematimba’s political rivals in the February elections Steven Ssekigozi of the opposition Democratic Party-DP, dragged him to the courts of law challenging his papers. In his petition Sekigozi asked court to nullify […]
Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen is undecided over commiting himself to Uganda according to media reports. The 21-year-old will not feature in Africa Cup of Nations qualification match when Botswana will take over Uganda Cranes on Saturday June 4, 2016. “Decision time [for Lorenzen] will be after the match against Botswana,” Uganda FA communications manager Ahmed […]
Uganda Cranes suffered a 2-0 defeat on Tuesday May 31 in a friendly match played at Rufaro stadium in Harare with Zimbabwe. The match was played in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations qualification match with Botswana scheduled June 4th 2016. A brace from Tennage Hadebe in the first half gave the Harare stars […]
NRM party has been ranked first in spending money in the previous concluded general elections. According to the final report released by Alliance for Campaign Finance Monitoring- ACFIM on campaign financing, NRM spent about 91.7% followed by Independents, FDC and the rest. According to the Country director of Alliance for Election Campaign Finance Monitoring (ACFIM) Henry […]