The Uganda Electoral Commission has announced that a total of 13,954,129 Ugandans have been registered to vote in the 2011 general elections. The Electoral Commission Chairman, Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu says the national voters register is complete and all polling stations have been issues with their respective voters registers. He says despite concerns from several […]
The Uganda Electoral Commission has expressed concern at the formation of militia groups by different political groups in Uganda, which the elections body is worried might lead to violence during the 2011 general elections. The Chairman of the EC, Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu told a briefing of journalists and diplomats on Wednesday that several political […]
Uganda 2011 General Elections observers are urging all players in Uganda’s politics to ensure peace prevails during and after elections set for February 18th. The observers from East African community, COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa), IGAD (Inter Governmental Authority on Development) are in the country and have today held talks with the […]
Opposition politicians in Uganda have asked President Museveni to withdraw the statement he uttered yesterday that he will arrest anyone who announces election results other than the electoral commission. While at a press conference of closing his campaigns in Busoga sub-region in Jinja Municipality yesterday, Museveni said that he will arrest the Inter-Party Coalition (IPC)/Forum for […]
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Fred Ruhindi has moved a motion in the Parliament of Uganda proposing a code of conduct for political parties, their candidates and independent candidates during elections. The Constitution requires Parliament to prescribe a code of conduct for political parties and organizations. The Code of Conduct prohibits political parties, organizations and […]
The election poll results released by Afrobarometer yesterday showing President Museveni is leading with 66% if Ugandans voted today, has come under more criticism from researchers. Dr. Patrick Wakida, a Kampala based researcher says that the opinion poll results are difficult to explain and defend and cannot be believed. Dr. Wakida says that it is […]
As the Parliamentary candidates begun their election campaigns today, the Uganda Electoral Commission warned the candidates against using abusive language against their opponents and inciting violence. The EC also says all candidates must stick to the agreed campaign programme and ensure they do not interfere with campaigns of fellow candidates. The Chairman of the Electoral […]
The Forum for Democratic Change has accused the police for illegal arrest and detention of the Party members at central Police Station. Gulu District FDC Chairman Ojara Martin Mapenduzi told a press briefing today that a number of their supporters have been arrested and detained at CPS and their relatives have been denied access to the […]
The Arch Bishop of Gulu Diocese has called for peaceful elections in Uganda as campaigns for the 2011 general elections enter high gear. Archbishop John Baptist Odama says Ugandans should aim at maintaining unity even if they support different candidates to avoid confrontations and turmoil. Speaking at the inauguration of NUMEC Northern Uganda Media Resource […]
The Uganda Electoral Commission has announced it will from Friday December 17th to Monday December 20th be carrying out a national youth voters’ register update exercise at all polling stations in the country. The EC Chairman, Eng. Dr. Badru Kiggundu says all youths aged from 18 to 30 years as of December 20th should go […]