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10:57
10:57

Dozens of Besigye Supporters Chased From Court Martial Premises military police 2 Top story

The supporters, donning blue and white t-shirts emblazoned with slogans such as "Free Besigye Now," "Freedom for All," "Abducted in Kenya," and images of Besigye and Abeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, gathered outside the Court Martial gate.
17:23
17:23

Opposition Members in Nebbi Defect To NRM FDC 1

The key figures who defected included FDC diehard Collins Orom Jalacida, the LCIII chairperson of Erussi Sub-County (FDC), Monday Tekakwo Agness Mom (FDC), Joyce Namusoke (FDC) and Patrick Jacan (FDC) among others.
07:45
07:45

Amuriat Begs Acholi Opposition Politicians to Return to FDC Party Kitgum Municipality 4 1

Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the FDC Secretary-General in his remarks to the locals said they feel bad that some party members from the sub-region are leaving at the time they need unity to galvanize support for FDC in the country.
08:22
08:22

FDC Chairpersons in Eastern Uganda Challenge Their Top Leaders to Desist from Division election 1 3

During a press conference in Jinja City Wednesday, the district party leaders urged their top party officials to engage in internal dialogues to resolve conflicts rather than airing their differences in the media. They believe that publicizing these disagreements has damaged the party's reputation in the eyes of the public and has led to a decline in active support from grassroots members.
18:04
18:04

Besigye Escapes Arrest in Jinja City vehicle 3

Besigye and Mukaku Lubega of the Red Card Movement had made a stopover for refreshments at Igar Café and Petrol Station along the Kampala-Jinja Road when Police immediately surrounded the car and ordered them to return to Kampala.
12:34
12:34

FDC Officials Warn to Sue For Division Chairperson Over Missing Party Property city 2

In May 2022, Kirunda denounced the party and crossed to the National Unity platform-NUP accusing his party members of not valuing his selfless efforts in mobilizing grassroots support. He ordered the party leadership to vacate his premises within two weeks, which they promised to comply with.
09:16
09:16

Seven NUP Supporters Arrested in Kayunga FDC 3 1

On Tuesday, security personnel fired live bullets and teargas to disperse hundreds of NUP supporters in Kayunga Town Council who were protesting the cancelation of the final campaigns of Harriet Nakwede.
10:14
10:14

Katuntu Regrets Announcing Early Retirement from Elective Politics Parliament 2 1

Katuntu declared in 2016 that he would not contest for political office again, because, he felt that the four terms he had previously served were enough. He maintained the position even in the build-up to the 2021 elections and went ahead to mentor journalist Sulaiman Kakaire to succeed him.
09:19
09:19

NRM, FDC Struggle to Endorse Candidates for Gulu City Speakership Race NRM Party 2

Six candidates have expressed interest to contest for the position with three from the NRM and two from Forum for Democratic Change and an Independent candidate.
20:03
20:03

Pictorial: FDC Celebrates Victory in Kasese Mayoral Race Top story

NRM had dominated the Kasese Municipality Mayor’s seat since the creation of the municipality ten years ago. According to the official poll result, FDC’s Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha garnered 11,572 votes defeating NRM’s Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku Kime who polled 10,937 votes.
11:54
11:54

FDC Wins Kasese Municipality Mayoral Seat 5 2

Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha garnered 11,572 votes defeating NRM’s Kabbyanga Godfrey Baluku Kime polled 10,937 votes.
10:59
10:59

Incumbent LCV Chairpersons Bounce Back in Kabarole, Bunyangabu Yoweri Museveni 1

In Kabarole district, the National Resistance Movement – NRM candidate Richard Rwabuhinga defeated his four opponents with a huge margin. According to the Returning Officer, Prossy Banura, Rwabuhinga polled 32,709 votes and was followed by John Businge with 2,988.
19:14
19:14

Amuriat Arrested En Route to Jinja security 1

Amuriat who was accessing Jinja district through Kamuli route, met resistance from security personnel in Buwolelo trading center and after minutes of verbal exchange, he was arrested and taken to an undisclosed location.
12:01
12:01

Kilak North Parliamentary Candidate Reports Death Threats to Police FDC 2 2 Top story

According to Tugume, the letter was dropped at his home in Pupwonya North village, Pupwonya Parish, Atiak Sub County in Amuru district. He suspects the letter that was written in Luo to be the handwork of his rival’s supporters. He reported the matter at Atiak Police Station, where a file was opened, vide SD reference number 12/17/12/ 2020.
09:28
09:28

Kasese FDC Leaders Demand Clarity on Release of Royal Guards 4 1

But Saulo Maate the FDC chairperson says it’s unfortunate that both kingdom officials and government have remained tight-lipped on issues surrounding the release the royal guards.
17:16
17:16

PWDs Decry Lack of Sign Language Interpreters During Campaigns NRM 2 1

Although all the 11 Presidential candidates use the services of the different language interpreters wherever they go, the sign language interpretation for the deaf and dumb are lacking keeping them excluded from the campaign messages and manifestos.
15:19
15:19

30 MPs Not Returning to Parliament NRM 3 1

At least 30 Members of the 10th Parliament will not return in the next Parliament, after they willingly exited the race or were defeated in the party primaries and didn’t contest as independents.
10:29
10:29

Compensation of Livestock Tops Voters Demands in Lango NUP 2

Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu says to encourage and promote so-social economic development in Lango, compensation of the livestock that was regarded as the major wealth for the sub-region must be prioritized something he said his government will implement to the fullest as soon as they are voted to power.
14:07
14:07

Will FDC Maintain Grip on Kasese Without Besigye? kiiza besigye 1 6 Top story

In 2019, Saul Maate, the Kasese District LC V Chairperson suspended four FDC legislators from the district executive committee accusing them of having ties with president, Yoweri Museveni and shunning party meetings.
10:13
10:13

23-Year-Old Driving FDC Campaigns in Kayunga District NUP 3 1 Top story

According to Nakaddu, the party district leadership will be constituted after the general election. She told URN that once elected as Kayunga Woman MP; she will lobby for the improvement of schools and better markets and equipment for farmers in the district.
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