Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview, Olanya confirmed that the idea was government led adding that they were approached through office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to come up with their views about the sub-region.
Speaking at the first consultative meeting held with a group of elites and opinion leaders Monday in Gulu City, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, the Bardege-Layibi Division MP, explained that their recent decisions weren’t a betrayal but about exploring a constructive engagement with the government.
“I have served this party diligently for ten years. Many senior members, including the party president, Hon. Norbert Mao, have encouraged me to step forward and lead the party into the next general election,” said Alitia.
The warning was issued by Julius Esegu, President of the Human Rights Network for Journalists–Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda), during the launch of a four-day Digital Security Management training for 15 journalists from various media houses in Teso. The training was held in Soroti City on Monday.
While launching his bid, Mawejje took aim at what he described as "four decades of suffering" under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). He pledged to usher in reformatory leadership rooted in economic justice, social equity, and systemic reform—principles he has bundled under the term "Boda-Boda Economy," which he uses to describe Uganda’s pervasive hand-to-mouth existence.
Among the contenders are prominent NRM cadres, including Nelson Sadam Abili, a former Councilor for Disability in Apac District; Maj. Fred Gawera, the Coordinator for Operation Wealth Creation in Kwania and Kole, and Bosco Olulung, also known as Acanadiro, a renowned Lira City businessman and proprietor of Acanadiro Bus Company.
Speaking during his Palm Sunday homily at Lubaga Cathedral, Fr. Musaala urged Christians not to treat the bishops’ message as a routine communication, but as a critical mirror reflecting the realities facing the nation today.
Nambi, through her lawyers led by Ahmed Kalule, has also listed the Electoral Commission as the second respondent, saying there was disenfranchisement of voters at 14 polling stations whose results were never counted during the computation of results.
Kagona submitted her request for official leave in a letter addressed to Owek. Joseph Muvawala, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister (Katuukiro), cited her intention to focus on national elective leadership. Her resignation takes effect from April 8, 2025.
In his statement, Muvawala emphasized that as a cultural entity, the "Obwakyabazinga bwa Busoga" aims to unify people from all political backgrounds. He stressed that there should be no space for political divisions within the kingdom.
Aol said despite participating in the meeting that is in the interest of the Acholi people, she has no interest in leaving her party the People’s Front for Freedom, (PFF) a breakaway faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party.
While addressing women leaders from across the sub-region on Tuesday, Agnes Nampijja, the head of the Child and Family Protection Unit (CFPU) in Kiira Region, emphasized that existing laws mandate the police to safeguard women's rights during electoral periods.
A campaign spearheaded by the NRM Deputy Secretary General, Rosemary Namayanja, and the State Minister for Microfinance, Harunah Kyeyune Kasolo, aims to resolve a raging disagreement pitting the Sembabule Woman MP, Mary Begumisa, against the Mawogola West MP also the State Minister of Health, Anifa Kawooya Bangirana.
UWONET argues that balancing up civic spaces will steer women's participation as their safety is fully guaranteed during and after the different electoral processes.
Muyizzi said legal representation for renowned politicians such as Bobi Wine, Dr Kizza Besigye, former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, Hon Betty Namboozi and NRM rebel MPs including victims of politically inspired arrests has made him popular and he is confident of winning Nyendo-Mukungwe.
Gen. Katumba reminded residents of the region’s past insecurities caused by wars that lasted decades, killing thousands and further emphasized that security is everyone’s responsibility.
JEEMA has had leadership wrangles since 2023 and some party officials who were allegedly planning to oust some of top leaders including the party’s president Asuman Basalirwa were suspended.
According to him, as the leading opposition party, the NUP had a grand opportunity to champion logical amendments in the election laws ahead of the next election cycle, and the chance was lost in what he describes as petty squabbles.
Buwembo is hopeful that NUP will trust him with the ticket since the incumbent Mukasa has fallen out with the party’s leadership. But he faces serious competitors for NUP ticket other than Mukasa. These include famous comedian and musician, Reign as well Eugenia Nassolo who has since crossed back to NUP.
