elections

Kiggundu unapologetic about Besigye disqualification statements

Kiggundu unapologetic about Besigye disqualification statements

The electoral commission chairman Dr. Badru Kiggundu says the EC will not apologize to the Forum for Democratic change presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye over his statement that Besigye should have been disqualified from the presidential race on the basis of running defiant campaigns. He revealed this while raising a peace flag with  the Turkish Ambassador […]

EAC electoral observing group in the country ahead of elections

EAC electoral observing group in the country ahead of elections

The former Tanzanian president, HE. Ali Hassan Mwinyi has launched the EAC electoral observing group today in Kampala with a call for a serious role, and free and fair electoral process by the citizens of Uganda. According to Mwinyi who also heads the EAC electoral observing group, Uganda’s going through the electoral time is a sign […]

Kigundu displays sample ballot papers

Kigundu displays sample ballot papers

The electoral commission chairman, Eng. Badru Kigundu has today displayed before the media a dummy of the ballot papers to be used by voters while casting the presidential elections vote across the country. While displaying the paper before the press at his head offices in Kampala, Kigundu said, the commission is ready now to send off […]

Museveni planning to attend 2nd presidential debate

Museveni planning to attend 2nd presidential debate

The NRM presidential candidate Yoweri  Kaguta Museveni is finalizing understanding with the Inter Religious Council of Uganda to be part of the other seven presidential candidates in 2016 elections second round presidential debate. The NRM candidate is reportedly exploring all chances which will not affect his campaigns to be available for this debate scheduled for 13th […]

Talk about election violence meant to instill fear in electorate – Mulengani

Talk about election violence meant to instill fear in electorate – Mulengani

The Ugandan representative at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Bernard Mulengan says that the opposition talk about violence is their political game to put the public in fear. This as the army, police and religious leaders have warned against the looming political violence in 2016 general elections. Mulengan says that Ugandans should be calm because […]

Muyanja Ssenyonga survives attack by gunmen

Muyanja Ssenyonga survives attack by gunmen

As the polling day draws near, different political camps and aspirants continue to engage in bitter exchange of words to win support from the electorate. Mukono South member of parliament Rev. Peter Bakaluba Mukasa who is now Independent candidate  and Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga (NRM) cannot see face to face due to political rivalry which has put […]

CSOs launch ‘Let peace prevail’ campaign

CSOs launch ‘Let peace prevail’ campaign

With now days to the general elections, different Civil Society Organisations have jointly launched a “let peace prevail” campaign that appeals to the general public to avert election violence for a peaceful country. Speaking on behalf of other members, the Executive Director NGO forum Richard Ssewakiryanga says they have noted that there are prevailing situations where […]

Ugandans should not be scared by Sejusa arrest – Felix Okot Ogong

Ugandans should not be scared by Sejusa arrest – Felix Okot Ogong

The  member  of parliament  for Dokolo county Felix Okot Ogong says  that the arrest of the Former chief spy General David Sejusa  should not scare Ugandans that there could be chaos politically. Okot says that it was a right decision to arrest Sejusa by the Army saying despite his arrest the country will remain safe. He says […]

First batch of local council ballot papers arrive

First batch of local council ballot papers arrive

The electoral commission chairman Eng. Badru Kigundu confirms to the nation that the first batch of local council ballot papers will be arriving in the country today from UAE where they have been printed from. Kigundu says, first consignment of 361 ballots papers and the carrier is expected to land at Entebbe international airport at 4pm and […]