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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP party candidates in Acholi sub-region have demanded free and democratic space ahead of the 2021 general polls in the country. Dozens of concerned candidates contesting for district councillor posts and Parliamentary seats under the party’s ticket from Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Nwoya, …

Kyagulanyi accuses Police of negligently firing bullets at him on his way to Jinja Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Jinja city on Tuesday blocked National Unity Platform-NUP presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi from holding a campaign rally at Budondo sub-county headquarters. Earlier in the day, there was a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Joseph Kabuleta has raised a red flag over police harassment during his campaign trail in different parts of the country. Kabuleta who started his Busoga campaign trail preaching in the different born again churches in Jinja city on Sunday says that he …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party plans to continue with its campaign activities despite recent events which involved foiling of their meetings by security agencies. The security agencies accuse the FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat Oboi of flouting guidelines issued by both the Ministry …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has accused presidential candidate, Nancy Kalembe of altering her scheduled campaign program without informing them. Kalembe was slated to launch her manifesto in Jinja town on Monday but she postponed it to Thursday. However, the officials argue that they have never received …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the large gatherings during political campaigns. Museveni made the remarks while addressing NRM party leaders from Kwania, Oyam, Kole and Apac municipality at Omili primary school in Apac district. The president was responding to concerns raised by Sam Engola, the …

Rome, Italy  |THE INDEPENDENT|  Be it a mouldy piece of cheese or an old carrot, there is often some frightful foodstuff festering at the back of the fridge. But very often, these seemingly spoiled items can be rescued and included in a tasty dish. That is why the United Nations World Food …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of The New Formation in Rwenzori region have advised, General Mugisha Muntu to take to take the campaign of building his party structures outside Kampala. This came up during a meeting between Muntu and his supporters at Whispering Gardens in Fort Portal this morning. …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Four lucky customers for online shop company, Jumia have won themselves goods line up for Black Friday campaign, officials said on Nov.19. The items won included two television sets, a mobile phone and one fridge. The winners are: Luis Paul, Enoch Jacob Masinde, Richard Kalule …

Johannesburg, South Africa | AFP | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will pay back 500,000 rand ($35,000) donated to his campaign fund by a firm with links to his son after admitting he misled parliament, an official said. Ramaphosa has staked his reputation on fighting corruption after his predecessor Jacob …