Barata clarified that only two categories of people are eligible to file a petition: a candidate who loses in a primary election or a registered voter in the constituency where the election occurred, supported by the signatures of at least fifty other registered voters.
Addressing allegations of vote buying and tampering with identity cards, Dr. Odoi said those involved—including prominent figures like Minister Henry Musasizi—would not be spared. He maintained that the Commission is not compromised and denied involvement in any bribery schemes, dismissing a fake audio recording circulating online.
On Thursday, NRM voters in Mbale City will choose between Dr. Sara Wasagali Kanaabi’s development-focused technocratic appeal, Lydia Wanyoto Mutende’s seasoned diplomatic and party-loyalist credentials, and Ritah Namuwenge’s strong grassroots mobilization and community connection.
During a tour of the state-of-the-art facility on Tuesday, Gen Muhoozi described the hospital as a game-changer for the country’s health sector, noting that it would provide world-class treatment while strengthening the UPDF’s ability to serve both its personnel and the wider public.
Revered as "The Cock of Madi" and considered living history in the region, Gen. Moses Ali continues to serve in the government of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as the First Deputy Prime Minister.
Speaking during a public lecture organized under the Radical New Bar (RNB) platform in Kampala—a forum initiated by Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Kimaze Ssemakade to promote open dialogue on justice and transparency—Kyagulanyi condemned lawyers for what he called "betraying the principles of justice and the rule of law."
Addressing a press conference in Kampala on Tuesday, Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, affirmed that the party is set to conduct the vote in all 72,000 villages nationwide despite minor logistical and administrative challenges.
Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda, Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary, clarified that District Education Officers (DEOs) and Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs) have the discretion to approve or deny the use of school premises. She stressed, however, that if schools are used as polling centers, learners must stay home to safeguard their safety.
By the time of publishing this story, the Police Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by IGP Byakagaba, was convening at Naguru Police Headquarters to finalize the deployment strategy. The meeting also focused on countering the rising influence of gangs allegedly mobilized by rival candidates in volatile constituencies
Betty Amunyang, one of the candidates, said the joint rallies concluded peacefully without any incidents of violence. “We decided to break off on Monday to handle administrative work like organizing our polling agents,” she said.
It is alleged that, on Tuesday, Mwase, a supporter of the incumbent Iganga District Woman MP, Sauda Alibawo, staged illegal roadblocks in Iganga town and physically assaulted supporters of her rival, Mariam Seif.
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Betty Amunyang, one of the candidates, said the joint rallies concluded peacefully without any incidents of violence. “We decided to break off on Monday to handle administrative work like organizing our polling agents,” she said.
the Head Teacher, Emmanuel Lokedi, suspended nine students indefinitely for being pregnant. It followed a compulsory pregnancy test sanctioned by the school administration. School sources said a fetus was also dumped in a girls’ bathroom.
The program was released on Thursday after meeting with the contestants for the parliamentary and the district chairpersons to harmonize on the joint campaign roadmap.
John Logwe, the Moroto district NRM chairperson said that they are behind the schedule for the joint campaigns and the candidates have been conducting individual campaigns.
