2011 General Elections

Nominations kick off election season

Nominations kick off election season

Today 2016 Kampala MP nominations have kicked off with an overwhelming number of aspirants flocking the district returning registrar’s office to be nominated but the number of over 68 aspirants chasing only 8 posts in the district is amazing. The exercise that kicked off at a few minutes past, 9am at Lugogo UMA hall manned by the district […]

On the road to elections; Platform for justice and truth and NRM party tickets

On the road to elections; Platform for justice and truth and NRM party tickets

Following engaging in running battles between police and Erias Lukwago’s pressure group, Platform for justice and truth, which saw one of the rallies in Butambala blocked by police on grounds that they had not asked for permission, Lukwago pushed the blame to DP secretary general Hon. Mathius Nsubuga Bilekerawo whom he accused of conniving with police to block their activities. Addressing […]

Uganda Electoral Commission stand on Issuance and use of Voter’s Card during the 2011 General Elections

The Electoral Commission has noted the concern expressed by members of the public, civil society organisations, candidates and political parties, over the non issuance of Voters’ Cards to persons who registered as voters but have not yet received their cards. In March 2010, the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, signed a […]

Archbishop John Baptist Odama calls for peaceful election

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 […]

Uganda Electoral Commission prays for peace 2011 General Elections

Ugandans have been advised to vote wisely and ensure the 2011 general elections are carried out in a peaceful manner. The chairman of the council of presidents in the inter-religious council His Eminence metropolitan Jonah Lwanga says that the only challenge in having a free and fair election is the problem of choosing wrong leaders. […]