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Arua, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | National Resistance Movement-NRM party supporters in Ayivu County have expressed excitement after their MP Bernard Atiku officially joined the ruling party, ahead of the 2021 general elections.  Atiku who is serving his second term in Parliament joined parliament on the FDC ticket in 2011. However, …

But how accurate is that poll? Kampala, Uganda | HABATI MUBATSI | As expected ahead of the 2021 general elections, political polling is back. Research World International (RWI), which is Uganda’s main polling firm, has released its latest survey of the population on a range of issues economic and social …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Henry Tumukunde has embarked on grass root mobilisation in Busoga sub region to garner support for his presidential ambitions ahead of the 2021 general elections. The quiet meetings which are taking places in the residence of Tumukunde’s loyalists in different districts within Busoga …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Poll says Museveni wouldn’t win election: But how accurate is that poll? THE LAST WORD NUP’s biggest dilemma: Why Bobi Wine’s new party will find it even more difficult to defeat Museveni in …

Kyotera, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Kyotera Woman Member of Parliament Robinah Ssentongo has said that she will not use the Democratic Party ticket to contest for the seat in the forthcoming general elections.  Ssentongo was admitted into the opposition political party three years ago, months before she contested in residual …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has welcomed guidelines issued by Electoral Commission for the ongoing electoral processes saying the National Joint Security Covid-19 Task Force now has a legally binding roadmap that will ease policing of electoral activities. On Friday morning, the EC chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama issued a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has said in it’s guidelines issued today that a candidate must first get clearance from the police in order for him or her to hold a campaign meeting. According to EC chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, this is to ensure that …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) party headed by Kyandondo East legislator Robert Kyagulanyi  is set to unveil a field office in Kitgum municipality. Activists affiliated to the party’s political wing, People Power movement started face-lift works on Thursday on an office space they newly acquired …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Andrew Mwenda, the Managing Director of Independent Publications Limited and a leading political commentator, has registered as a member of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and says he seeks a ticket to be its president and presidential candidate in next year’s election. Soon after …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some opposition party councilors from Kampala divisions have joined National Union Party under the leadership of Presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu. The councilors who include Kampala Capital City Authority speaker, Abubaker Kawalya , Muhammed Segirinya, the Kawempe councilor and Lubaga South Woman councilor were …