Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been tightened in and around the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission headquarters in Kyadondo, Kampala, as the ruling party begins nominating candidates for parliamentary and local government positions ahead of its internal elections slated for July 16, 2025. Hundreds of supporters thronged …
Read More »Mpuuga, Bwanika officially abandon NUP for new party DF
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has officially confirmed that eight Members of Parliament have changed their political party affiliations. The announcement came Thursday during a special parliamentary sitting at Kololo Independence Grounds, held just before President Yoweri Museveni delivered the State of the …
Read More »Todwong: Acholi opposition politicians still have to go through NRM primaries
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Secretary General Richard Todwong has affirmed that no special favour will be extended to former opposition politicians who have recently joined the NRM party from the Acholi sub-region ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking in an interview with …
Read More »Northern region NRM MPs promote high-value crop cultivation
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Northern Uganda have launched a campaign aimed at promoting the cultivation of high-value crops to combat poverty in the region. The MPs are encouraging the people of Northern Uganda to embrace economic empowerment through …
Read More »Acholi opposition MPs seek voters views on cooperation with Govt
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Acholi Sub-region has launched consultations with their constituents to gather feedback on their recent decision to cooperate with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government. This comes more than a month after the legislators …
Read More »Shadow Cabinet demands IGG probe of alleged sh100M payout to MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Cabinet has demanded an investigation by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) into the alleged sh100 million payout to Members of Parliament from classified expenditure, describing the transaction as “organized corruption” orchestrated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.Speaking at a press conference held on …
Read More »Veteran politicians happy but urge caution on Acholi opposition MPs cooperation pact with Govt
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of veteran politicians from the Acholi Sub-region have voiced their perspectives on the emerging cooperation between some incumbent Acholi Opposition Members of Parliament and the government. This comes hours after a section of legislators known for their past strong stance against the …
Read More »Museveni meets Acholi opposition MPs, agree to work together
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met with opposition leaders from Acholi, with both sides agreeing to put aside political differences and work together to tackle poverty and drive socio-economic transformation in the sub-region. The meeting marked a turning point, as the Members of Parliament …
Read More »FDC President Amuriat, MPs granted bail
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Soroti Chief Magistrate Court has granted bail to the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC President, Patrick Amuriat Oboi and two Members of Parliament. They were arrested last week and charged with unlawful assembly, common nuisance, burning vehicle tires on the road, blocking traffic, and assaulting …
Read More »Deputy Speaker sends MPs to visit Besigye and make report by Tuesday
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Dr. Besigye faces charges of allegedly soliciting military support abroad to destabilize Uganda’s national security. The …
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