Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Uganda People’s Defense Forces has said that they are prepared to deal with any form of rioting that might take place during this time when the country is preparing to go for presidential and parliamentary elections. Speaking to reporters at the Uganda Media Centre …
Read More »Minister Kasolo denies holding mass rallies, accuses rivals of doctoring video
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, the minister of state for Microfinance has denied accusations of holding a mass rally in Kyotera County where he is seeking to retain his parliamentary in violation of the Standard Operating Procedures-SOPs to stop the spread of COVID-19. He told journalists at …
Read More »Kyagulanyi expected at electoral commission today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform-NUP party is expected at the Electoral Commission today, to defend himself against allegations of flouting EC guidelines. Last week the Electoral Commission summoned the two presidential candidates Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Kyagulanyi, together with two …
Read More »US warns Uganda as officials from other countries are sanctioned
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States of America (USA) says it is closely paying attention to the actions of individuals who seek to impede the democratic processes in Uganda in the run-up to the 2021 elections. In a press statement released on Thursday, the US Secretary of State …
Read More »Two confirmed dead after teargassed van rolling in Buikwe
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people admitted at Kawolo hospital on Monday after sustaining serious injuries in an accident during the campaign trail of the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu have died. The dead are Jonathan Ssempala and Robert Kigozi. They were among the six people …
Read More »Police block Kyagulanyi’s rallies in greater Luweero major towns
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police has blocked the National Unity Platform Presidential candidate from holding rallies within major town councils in the Greater Luweero districts. According to Electoral Commission campaign programme, NUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is expected to campaign in Nakasongola, Luwero and Nakaseke districts …
Read More »Candidates in Kyotera raise concern about defaced posters
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unidentified people are defacing the campaigns posters of different candidates in Kyotera District. Many posters of National Resistance Movement (NRM) party candidates and those of the opposition have been defaced, igniting counter-accusations among rival groups. The NRM candidates accuse the National Unity Platform (NUP), Democratic …
Read More »Religious leaders want number of people attending campaign meetings increased
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders through their umbrella organization, the Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have urged the Electoral Commission to increase the number of people allowed to attend a political meeting. Speaking to reporters at the Electoral Commission headquarters at Jinja Road in Kampala, the religious …
Read More »ELECTIONS: Byabakama writes to IGP Ochola
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission – EC has today written a letter to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola demanding to know why the force he leads has continuously interrupted campaign meetings of opposition presidential candidates. In a letter dated November 16th, Justice Simon …
Read More »Gov’t investigating conduct of security personnel-Mbayo
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister-in-charge of the Presidency Ester Mbayo, says the government is investigating the conduct of some security personnel. Mbayo says that the security personnel could be harbouring ill intentions against the government. Mbayo who on Wednesday opened up a two-day retreat for Resident District Commissioners …
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