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I am frustrated but I will not give up-Gen Tumukunde

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde says he remains hopeful to win the elections despite frustrations from security personnel.  Tumukunde says that government might be using the selective use of unwarranted force to discourage candidates from campaigns.  According to Tumukunde, the government had the option …

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Presidential candidates decry unequal treatment by electoral commission

  Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Opposition presidential candidates are accusing the Electoral Commission (EC) and police of selectively applying the COVID-19 guidelines during campaigns for the 2021 elections. According the six candidates and representatives who turned up for a 2021 election harmonization meeting at the EC head offices …

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Police block presidential candidate Tumukunde from campaigning in Kasese

Kasese, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Police have blocked Independent Presidential Candidate Rt. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde from addressing any of his planned rallies in Kasese District.  Tumukunde’s Monday programme according to the Electoral Commission harmonized schedule was meant to take him through the districts of Kasese and Bunyangabu. However, the …

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Tumukunde to sue Rwampara DPC over blocked campaign meeting

Rwampara, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Independent Presidential Candidate Henry Tumukunde is considering legal action against Rwampara District Police Commander Patrick Opiyo for blocking his supporters from accessing his campaign venue on Thursday.  Tumukunde, who was scheduled to meet his supporters at Kinoni playground last evening arrived to an empty venue …

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Tumukunde abandons meetings for door- to-door campaigns in Rubanda

Rubanda, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   A Heavy downpour and heavy security deployment have forced Independent Presidential candidate Henry Tumukunde to opt to door-to-door campaigns in Rubanda and Kabale districts.    Tumukunde who is currently in the Kigezi region was first blocked from entering Kisoro district on grounds that he …

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Police block Tumukunde from accessing Kisoro district

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel have blocked independent presidential candidate, Gen. Henry Tumukunde from entering Kisoro district to campaign. Tumukunde who is currently in the Kigezi region campaigned in Rukungiri and Kanungu districts on Tuesday. On Wednesday, he set off to resume his campaign in Kisoro. However, on …

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Gen. Tumukunde receives warm welcome in Kanungu

Kanungu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |   Independent presidential candidate, Gen Henry Tumukunde received a warm reception from his supporters in Kanungu district.  Tumukunde traveled to Kanungu on Tuesday afternoon shortly after launching his manifesto in the main stadium of his home district of Rukungiri. He entered Kanungu town in a …

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Three presidential aspirants have submitted signatures to EC – Bukenya

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  As the clock ticks to the October 16 deadline, only three presidential aspirants have so far submitted signatures supporting their candidature to the Electoral Commission for verification.  Speaking to Uganda Radio Network – URN, Paul Bukenya, the acting spokesperson of the Electoral Commission said, …

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