The things opposition parties should ignore and those they need to focus on to have a chance in 2021 THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The opinion poll by Research World International (RWI) found Kyadondo East Member of Parliament (MP) Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine (at 22%) far …
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Bobi Wine and Besigye: Who gains, loses in partnership? Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Did the May 6 agreement between Bobi Wine and Kizza Besigye to “partner” against President Yoweri Museveni weaken the People Power leader? Did it strengthen a sinking Besigye? Besigye, representing the People’s Government, and Robert …
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With Ochola, Sabiiti in charge, it also means more trouble Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On May 04 President Yoweri Museveni released a public statement detailing his views on the recent spate of violent run-ins between police and leaders of some opposition groups. “If you want to hold a …
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What should deal be between the old and new opposition leadership? Kampala, Uganda | GAAKI KIGAMBO | The manner in which the Police attacked and arrested popular musician cum politician Bobi Wine (real names Kyagulanyi Robert Sentamu) on April 22 was the same as when in 2011 they arrested Dr …
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It’s defiance or death Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | An eventful five days from Easter Monday April 22 to Friday April appears to have made something snap in Kyadondo East MP, Kyagulanyi Sentamu aka Bobi Wine’s head. It appears that the police’s restriction of his political and musical activities …
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Numbers show if not checked, 30% MPs to be Independent Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Finally, President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling NRM party and the four opposition parties represented in parliament have something they agree on; aspiring Independent MPs must be failed at the next election in 2021. They accuse …
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Why Mao, Besigye, Bobi Wine cannot work together Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Of all declared candidates for the 2021 presidential election, Norbert Mao appears to be crafting the most interesting strategy so far. The President General of the Democratic Party (DP) has for over two years been engaged …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has demanded that Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao apologises to Dr. Kizza Besigye for attacks during last week’s DP Block agreement signing event. DP on Thursday, last week held an event to sign a memorandum of understanding …
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Why NRM doesn’t want to talk about it Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | In 2021 when Uganda goes to the next polls, President Yoweri Museveni will be 77 years. At the next polls in 2026, he will be 82 years and possibly one of the oldest state leaders in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Professor George Kanyeihamba, a former delegate of the Constituent Assembly wants the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga to retire in 2021. Kadaga has been the Kamuli district Woman representative since 2021. The Constituent Assembly through affirmative action created several seats for marginalized groups like Youths, …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
