Former FDC boss Kizza Besigye says he was not pressured to become a party candidate for the race of flag bearer for the 2016 presidential race and thanks all party members who did their best to have him nominated. While addressing the press this morning in Kampala, Besigye also accused police of acting as regime agents vowing that will […]
Religious leaders under their body Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have banned political fundraising in worship centres during the political season. This decision was reached following a meeting on 25th June this year. The acting chairperson of the council, who is also the Arch Bishop of the Church of Uganda, his grace most Rev. Stanley Ntagali while reading the […]
Former FDC president Dr. Kizza Besigye has handed in his nomination forms and been nominated to contest for the party presidential flag bearer. Chairing the nomination committee, Maj. Mugarura has accepted the papers of their former party boss and declared him a candidate for the post. Besigye was handed the party constitution and agenda to follow as he […]
The Government chief whip Ruth Nankabirwa wants the electoral commission to be given more funds to implement the electoral laws, as a way of minimizing early campaigns. During a breakfast meeting with parliamentary reporters at the Prime Minister’s office, reporters suggested that instead of parliament passing bills without quorum, the house should be retired earlier before the end of […]
Bukedi sub-region NRM leaders have threatened to block presidential hopeful Amama Mbabazi’s tour of the region in his effort to carry out consultations to solicit support. Mbabazi has already issued a roadmap of his tour and that the Elgon sub-region will be his main focus for his tours across the country before going to Bukedi and […]
The Minister of Local Government is to table the proposals for creation of new constituencies and municipalities before the cabinet. This was disclosed by the Prime Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda after Members of Parliament tasked him to explain why the government has delayed the creation of new constituencies as indicated by the president recently. The woman MP […]
NRM youths have warned former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi against what they called distorting information regarding the party’s achievements.The youths, led by their National Youth Coordinator Mukasa Sewava Joseph, claim that the former premier is wrong to accuse the president of having failed to work on education and health sectors. Addressing a press conference in […]
With the country preparing to get into the political season, youths under their body, Students’ Brotherhood are set to move a nationwide campaign that is geared to compel Government to put in place better electoral reforms before the nation gets into election time. According to the guild president Makerere University who doubles as the president […]
The former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi declared his intentions to contest for presidency in the general elections 2016. In a 5 minute-long YouTube Video, Mbabazi outlines fighting corruption, ensuring good governance among the 8 areas to tackle when voted as President.Making the long-awaited announcement for those who want change in the country’s governance, the ex-Premier […]