➡ NRM 316 MPs ➡ Independents 73 ➡ NUP 61 ➡ FDC 28 ➡ UPC 10 ➡ DP 9 ➡ PPP 1 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party has said that the nine elected Members of Parliament is a sign of triumph given the circumstances that the party …
Read More »Parliamentary election losers in Karamoja call for calm
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two of the incumbent members of parliament in Karamoja who lost their re-election bid have called upon their voters calm down. They are Fred Angela, the Moroto Municipality Member of Parliament and his Bokora counterpart, Terence Achia Sodium. Angela lost to his rival Francis Adome while …
Read More »Seven incumbent MPs defeated in Kigezi region
Kigezi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seven Incumbent Members of Parliament lost their seats in polls held on Thursday. They include Andrew Aja Baryayanga, the incumbent Kabale Municipality MP who was defeated by Forum For Democratic Change (FDC) party candidate Dr Thaddeus Nicholas Kamara According to results released by the District …
Read More »NUP unmoved by Derrick Nyeko’s current position in NRM
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform-NUP is not bothered by Derrick Nyeko’s current position in the National Resistance Movement Party. Nyeko, the current NRM Urban Division youth councillor representing Makindye, was voted as the Makindye East Member of Parliament, sparking queries about his loyalty to NUP. Nyeko, …
Read More »Military, police to stay at Kyagulanyi’s home
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The army and police will maintain their presence on the streets and the home of the National Unity Platform-NUP president Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine to prevent the incitement of riots. The Defense Ministry Spokesperson, Brig. Flavia Byekwaso and her Police counterpart, Fred Enanga, …
Read More »Human resource shortage hurts Kitgum market construction progress
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Kitgum modern Market has suffered a setback due to lack of skilled labourers. Construction of the Shillings 23 billion Market commenced in June 2019 under the China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. The construction work was expected to end by June …
Read More »UPDF major shot dead in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces are investigating the shooting of a Major to death in Luwero district. Major Noel Mwesigye whose barracks of attachment is not yet established was shot dead at a private residence located at Masinga village in Kikyusa sub county in …
Read More »Stella Nyanzi not broken; Parliamentary bid was a great experience
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Stella Nyanzi, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Candidate for the Kampala Woman Parliamentary race has said that her recent loss cannot stop her zeal to fight against the NRM Government. With a cumulative total of 60,564 votes, Nyanzi came third in the race …
Read More »MPs continue getting mileage allowances despite not attending plenary
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as newly re-elected President Museveni vows not to let members of parliament increase their salaries/emoluments so as to reduce waste and increase funding for essential services, the Treasury has to suffer unnecessary hemorrhage of at least 30 billion shillings as MPs continue getting millage …
Read More »Napak registers highest growth of voter numbers in Uganda
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Napak District has recorded the highest number of youthful voters a head of the national election due this week. The increase is the highest in the country in recent years, according to data from Uganda’s Electoral Body, Electoral Commission, (EC). Napak has registered an increase …
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