National Resistance Movement

NRM welcomes new Leader of Opposition, pledges to give her necessary support

NRM welcomes new Leader of Opposition, pledges to give her necessary support

The ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has welcomed the newly appointed Leader of Opposition and pledged to give her all the support necessary.  NRM Chief Whip in Parliament, Ruth Nankabirwa congratulated Gulu Municipality MP, Betty Ochan upon the appointment adding that the NRM was “happy with her appointment and will work with her to […]

“Women are the base of society”- President Museveni

President Yoweri Museveni has said that women are the base of society and, therefore, should not be marginalized. Museveni made the remarks during the celebrations to mark International Women’s Day held at Busuubizi Core Primary Teachers’ College in Mityana district. This year’s theme is “Empowerment of Rural Women and Girls: Opportunities and Challenges.” President Museveni […]

Alaso wins petition to nullify Serere Woman MP seat

Alaso wins petition to nullify Serere Woman MP seat

The High Court in Soroti district has nullified the election of yet another National Resistance Movement (NRM) member, Hon. Hellen Adoa as Woman Member of Parliament for Serere district. Adoa beat Forum for Democratic Change’s Alice Alaso in the Febraury 18 elections to clinch the seat. According the results by the Electoral Commission, Adoa polled […]

Electoral Commission issues warning to imposters

Electoral Commission issues warning to imposters

The electoral commission has issued a warning against fraudsters whom they say use the name of the body to mislead the unsuspecting members of the public especially on the on-going nullification of results for Members of Parliament by  Courts. In a press release to journalists, the acting EC Chairperson, Dr. Joseph Biribonwa said they had […]

Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen uncertain over Uganda commitment.

Werder Bremen’s Melvyn Lorenzen uncertain over Uganda commitment.

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 lose to Zimbabwe, Sudan hold Kenya in friendlies.

Uganda Cranes lose to Zimbabwe, Sudan hold Kenya in friendlies.

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 […]

Museveni promises Fort Portal city status

Museveni promises Fort Portal city status

NRM presidential candidate Yoweri Museveni has advised the wife of former prime minister of Tooro John Sanyo Katuramu to reconcile with the family of the late prince Kijjanangoma if Katuramu is to be released.  According to Museveni, he has no problem with releasing him so long as the families can agree. He said this while […]

Excitement in Bughendera county as Museveni promises district status

Excitement in Bughendera county as Museveni promises district status

There has been untold excitement at Bulambagira primary school Ngamba sub county Bughendera county in Bundibujo district when the NRM candidate Yoweri Museveni pronounced that this county will be granted a district status. Museveni who is campaigning in the mountanious Rwenzori region has said this after the crowd of people at this rally asked loud that […]

PWD league leaders crying out to NRM over unfulfilled pledges

PWD league leaders crying out to NRM over unfulfilled pledges

The leaders of the national Persons With Disability league in Uganda are crying out to the NRM candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for neglecting them and failing to fulfill his pledges promised to them despite the long term support and love from the league members towards NRM and the president himself. Addressing a news conference yesterday, the PWD league […]

NRM party calls on ministers who lost in primaries not to run as independents

NRM party calls on ministers who lost in primaries not to run as independents

The NRM party has called on ministers who lost in primaries and are running as independents for parliamentary seats to withdraw from the race or risk being decampaigned. The was disclosed by the party secretary general Justine Kasule Lumumba, noting that such a minister is no longer a member of NRM and it is showing that […]

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