Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Secretary General of the National Unity Platform-NUP, David Lewis Rubongoya, has said the Democratic Party President, Norbert Mao should stop claiming he is in government for the general good of Ugandans. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an exclusive interview, Rubongoya said Mao should …
Read More »Parliament can’t intervene in DP’s internal affairs: Tayebwa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has said that Parliament cannot involve itself in the internal Affairs of the Democratic Party (DP). This followed a concern from a member of DP, Lulume Bayigga who presented a statement on the state of affairs in the Democratic Party (DP) …
Read More »DP officials arrested for criminal trespass, inciting violence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Old Kampala Police Division is holding eight members of the Democratic Party for attempting to force their way into the Democratic Party headquarters on Balintuma road in Kampala. Those arrested are Buikwe South MP Dr Michael Lulume Bayigga, Lubega Samson Mukaaku, Patrick Sekamatte, …
Read More »Mabirizi drags Mao to court on common nuisance charges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has instituted criminal proceedings against Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao, over his recent memorandum of understanding with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The charges stem from the 42 Clause Memorandum of Understanding signed at State House Entebbe between Museveni who is …
Read More »In admiration of Nobert Mao
Why the cooperation agreement between NRM and DP should form the example in the evolution of our democracy THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | The cooperation agreement between NRM and DP is an important political innovation in our country’s politics. Uganda needs this kind of cooperation between competing …
Read More »Mao sworn in as Justice Minister
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Democratic Party-DP President Norbert Mao has been sworn in as Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister at State House Entebbe today. “I congratulate Mao upon taking the oath of office as the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Your vast leadership experience will …
Read More »Mao rallies aggrieved DP loyalists to embrace cooperation agreement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party-DP President Norbert Mao, has asked the aggrieved party loyalists to embrace the cooperation agreement he signed with President Yoweri Museveni on behalf of the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM government. On Wednesday, July 20th 2022, Mao signed the pact giving leeway to President …
Read More »MAO: DP has invested in peaceful presidential transition
NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly appointed Minister of Justice and Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has defended his decision to sign a cooperation agreement with the ruling National Resistance Movement – NRM Government, describing it as a strategic investment. The agreement between the parties aims to …
Read More »Museveni, Mao deal and politics of 2026
Their pact shifts national politics in ways unseen Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “A year ago I was offered a position in the government but I took time off to consult,” Nobert Mao said while appearing on the NBS TV political talk show Frontline the day he was appointed …
Read More »Acholi opposition politicians condemn Mao’s move to join government
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The appointment of Democratic Party President General Norbert Mao to serve as a minister in the government has stirred a wave of mixed reactions among leaders in the Acholi sub-region. Mao was appointed on Thursday by President Museveni as the Minister for Justice and Constitutional …
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