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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM party Electoral Commission has ruled out holding party primaries through electoral colleges. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Dr Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the party’s Electoral Commission said not withstanding what is taking place in parliament, the party is going elect …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party President Jimmy Akena says that they are ready to participate in the 2021 general election despite several challenges posed by the revised roadmap recently issued by the Electoral Commission (EC). UPC becomes the first Opposition political party to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission is seeking more time to implement an order to allow Ugandans in the diaspora and those in prisons to participate in electoral processes. The High Court in Kampala issued the order last month on the basis of a petition filed by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Ephraim Kamuntu has asked Members of Parliament to approve the Political Parties and Organisations Regulations. He argues that the regulations are urgently needed to provide means to conduct internal elections of identifying flag bearers ahead of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party (DP) has suggested that Parliament postpones the 2021 general election until the COVID-threat of 19 is no longer a factor. They argue that in the event that the elections are not postponed, the government can consider ignoring the risk of infection …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police has warned politicians against carrying out political activities that contravene the electoral roadmap of the Electoral Commission. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Fred Enanga, the spokesperson of the Uganda Police said they are ready to crack down hard …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has said they have extended the term of office of its leaders until after the 2021 general elections. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network -URN, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the party spokesperson said the circumstances in the country can’t allow …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Justice Forum (JEEMA) has appealed to Parliament to ensure that the country holds elections as provided for under the Constitution or recommend a postponement of the polls until threats posed by the COVID-19 pandemic are dealt with. JEEMA President Asuman Basalirwa made the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has opposed an election in 2021 and instead asked Parliament to consider a transitional government for Uganda. FDC, the main opposition political group in Uganda now wants the government to process a constitutional amendment introducing a ‘transitional …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has proposed that political parties waive the requirement of holding delegates conferences to determine it’s official candidates for different leadership positions.  Instead, the parties have been advised to allow their top organs to handpick the candidates. This and other proposals are carried …