Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese Woman MP Winnie Kiiza, is to many of the residents of Kasese a symbol what defines their political affiliation and beliefs. Kiiza became a pivot for politics in the region when she galvanized efforts to position Kasese as an “opposition stronghold” and to others …
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COMMENT | Crispin Kaheru | It is increasingly clear that Uganda will head to the polls in 2021 despite some calls for the postponement of the elections until when THE COVID-19 pandemic wanes. In principle, elections thrive on three fundamental elements (call them liberties) The first is Freedom of movement (mobility), which …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development Beti Olive Kamya has blamed the chaos in the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party on its former President Rt. Col. Dr Kizza Besigye. Kamya a founding Member of Reform Agenda which later rebranded to FDC claims …
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‘Rebel’ MPs meet President Museveni, seek pardon Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Theodore Ssekikubo (Lwemiyaga), Barnabas Tinkasimire (Buyaga West), Sam Lyomoki (Workers) and Monica Amoding (Kumi) have led a group of 16 Members of Parliament that have sought forgiveness after defying and voting against their NRM party positions. The group, named …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The decision by Kasese Woman Member of Parliament Winnie Kiiza to quit active politics is gratifying and one of the gestures that bring a ray of hope in Uganda’s opposition political landscape. This is according to Maj Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, the leader of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama of Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru has directed all kingdom ministers and county chiefs intending to join active politics to first resign. In his message delivered by the Prime Minister Andrew Byakutaga, the Omukama says the Kingdom is none political and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All civil servants who are aspiring for parliamentary seats in the forthcoming general elections have been instructed to relinquish their current positions by July 12, 2020. The instruction was given by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government Ben Kumumanya through a …
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Beijing, China | XINHUA | Rebutting U.S. politicians’ slanderous remarks, China on Monday urged the United States to respect facts and stop political maneuvering over COVID-19. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the remarks at a press briefing, refuting a U.S. politician’s allegation that China has never reported the virus …
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Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed she will contest in the 2021 elections. “I am glad to declare that I will be contesting for Woman MP for Lira District under the Ruling Party, NRM,” she said in a video message. She is …
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Gitega, Burundi | AFP | Burundi’s new president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, took office on Thursday in a colourful ceremony where he vowed to “continue on the path” of his predecessor who died suddenly last week. Elected last month in a disputed vote, Ndayishimiye was meant to take office in August, but …
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