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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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