Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) announced that the Party has made tremendous strides in their quest to re-capture political power through General elections, come 2026. The revelation was made in a Press Conference, held at UPC Headquarters located at Uganda House in Kampala on Wednesday. Arach …
Read More »AKENA: UPC ready to change Uganda’s leadership
Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jimmy Patrick Akena, the President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has announced his intention to bring about a change in the top leadership of the country. He made this announcement during a mobilization drive held at Apac Boma Ground in Apac municipality over the …
Read More »UPC’s Otuko Apio beats Engola in Oyam County North by-election
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party candidate Eunice Otuko Apio has been declared the winner of the Oyam County North by-elections. Otuko Apio will replace Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola, who was in May shot dead by his body guard Wilson Sabiiti. Otuko Apio …
Read More »UPC celebrates 63 years of existence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) recognised the contribution of heroes that delivered Uganda to Independence as it marked her 63rd birthday while exposing some areas in which the sitting government has failed. While speaking to the media, the president of UPC, Jimmy Akena said the contributions …
Read More »Masette Kuuya was Obote’s ‘Bituli Mia’, wanted Mandela Stadium in Nabumali
OBITUARY | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Hon Patrick Masette Kuuya, son of Abner Walyawula of Sibanga in the current Manafwa district, was the “Bituli Mia” of Dr Apollo Milton Obote’s Second Government (1980 to 1985). “Bituli” in some Ugandan languages means gaps, holes, shapes or openings while “mia” is Kiswahili for a …
Read More »Ssemogerere, architect of Democratic Party’s glory dies at 90
Dr. Ssemogerere who twice contested for presidency and led DP for over 25 years died early morning on Nov.18 at his home in Rubaga, a Kampala city suburb Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 1980 he contested for the presidency in the first post-Amin era election under the DP flag …
Read More »Dr. Ssemogerere’s death marks end of an era
OBITUARY | Michael Wambia – URN | Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere aka Ssemo has been described as an “emperor” of Uganda’s democracy and his passing away is the end of an era. Dr. Paul Ssemogerere has been a thread and needle that attempted to bring different opposition groups to unite for …
Read More »Veteran politician Yona Kanyomozi dead
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran politician Yona Kanyomozi has died. Kanyomozi died on Sunday at Nakasero Hospital. Jimmy Akena, the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President, confirmed Kanyomozi’s death to Uganda Radio Network (URN) saying that more details will be availed. Kanyomozi, 82 has previously served in different capacities …
Read More »Museveni, Mao deal and politics of 2026
Their pact shifts national politics in ways unseen Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “A year ago I was offered a position in the government but I took time off to consult,” Nobert Mao said while appearing on the NBS TV political talk show Frontline the day he was appointed …
Read More »UPC calls upon government to fulfill pledges to health workers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Congress has asked the government to address the welfare of medical workers in the country in order to prevent strikes. Medical doctors at government hospitals in Uganda under their umbrella association of Uganda Medical Association -UMA, are continuing their strike that started on …
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