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Ugandans are asked to pay money before they can get registered in the on-going national voter registration exercise. The Kibaale district returning officer, Sebastian Rwengabo told journalists that his office has received several complaints from people who are told to pay money to register for voting in the 2011 Uganda general elections. The national voter […]
Ultimate Media As we commemorate the LRA War victims in Uganda, it is on the other hand a great opportunity for Ugandans to also reflect on the causes and dangers of war not only to innocent Ugandans but to the country as a whole, Walakira Nyanzi reports. War is caused by several factors including the […]
Uganda Parliament is awaiting for an official communication from the Electoral Commission (EC) before it swears-in Betty Nambooze of the Democratic Party as the MP-Elect for Mukono North. Nambooze won the by election on Tuesday, defeating the ruling National Resistance Movement candidate, Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa by a margin of over 1,800 votes. The Speaker […]
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has conceded defeat in yesterday’s parliamentary by-elections in Mukono North. The NRM candidate in the race, Peter Bakaluba Mukasa says his main political rival; Betty Nambooze of the Democratic Party won Tuesday’s elections. Bakaluba thanks all people of Mukono North who unsuccessfully voted him. He tells journalists that […]
Ultimate Media The Deputy Spokesperson of the Democratic Party (DP), Kenneth Kakande has said the heavy police and Uganda army deployment in Mukono North constituency is intended to intimidate voters. The people of Mukono North are voting their Member of Parliament today amidst tight security. There are eight candidates in the race, Betty Nambooze of […]
The President General of the Democratic Party, Norbert Mao on Sunday evening wound up his tour of Mukono district. After addressing a big rally in Seeta trading centre in Mukono district, Mao brought business in the area to a standstill. Mao thanked the people of Mukono for supporting DP. He urged them not to feel […]
Ultimate Media The government of Uganda has strongly warned opposition parties against using foreign powers to discredit Uganda Electoral commission. The Minister of Uganda for Information and National Guidance, Kabakumba Matsiko says the Commission is independent. She says the commission was appointed legally following the national constitution. The minister says the Uganda government opposes any […]
Ultimate Media The Opposition parties in Uganda have lost the battle to push for constitutional amendments today when Uganda Parliament voted against a motion seeking leave of Parliament to introduce a private member’s bill to front the amendments. Some of the amendments opposition wanted to push forward included the restoration of two presidential term […]
Ultimate Media The Vice President of FDC, Salamu Musumba has lost a Court case seeking to over turn the 2007 Kamuli LCV by-elections. Salaam who lost this seat to NRM’s Steven Mubiru went to court complaining of irregularities in the election which she blamed for her loss. Musumba wanted court to cancel the election […]
Ultimate Media Makerere university guild elections have kicked with a very low voter turn out. The university electoral commission chairman Simon Mwesigye, says they expect more students to come for exercise after their exams this afternoon. Meanwhile, some of them have emphasized the need for an exercise that is free of political influence. They […]