Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti Municipality Member of Parliament, Herbert Edmund Ariko has officially quit the opposition Forum for Democratic Change- FDC party. In his press statement issued on Wednesday, Ariko indicates that he is going to contest as independent candidate for Soroti City East Division parliamentary seat …
Read More »MP Fungaroo unhappy about UPDF involvement in Obongi politics
Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Member of Parliament Obongi and Forum for Democratic Change – FDC Secretary for Mobilization for Northern Uganda Hassan Fungaroo has raised concern over alleged UPDF plans to meddle in the political affairs of Obongi district. Fungaroo, who is currently rallying grassroots support for the …
Read More »Kasese youth protest attempt to block nomination of Busongora south MP
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youths stormed the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party offices in Kasese District on Tuesday, contesting the withdrawal of nomination forms issued to Busongora South MP Mbaju Jackson Kathika. The youth accused the commission and FDC area leaders of plotting to block their …
Read More »Winnie Kiiza bows out of elective politics
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Leader of Opposition and Kasese Woman of Parliament, Winfred Kiiza has announced plans to quit elective politics when her current term of office expires. She announced the decision on Tuesday afternoon ending weeks of speculation by her voters. Kiiza has served in parliament …
Read More »FDC engaging EC on virtual campaigns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party says it will continue engaging with Electoral Commission to reverse its proposal requiring candidates to hold virtual campaigns. This stems from a revised roadmap for the 2021 elections issued by Electoral Commission indicating that candidates will campaign virtually …
Read More »FDC calls for a clear program to deal with COVID-19 threat
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party has called upon government to issue a clear program on how it intends to handle the coronavirus when it reaches Uganda. The virus, which was first reported in China’s Wuhan province in December 2019, has since spread …
Read More »FDC NEC to vet aspirants for KCCA speakership positions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Executive Committee of the Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party will decide on who will contest for the positions of Speaker of Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA on the party ticket. The KCCA Act which was amended in November introduces the positions of speakers …
Read More »FDC tasks Ochola to explain police brutality
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party has tasked the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola to intervene on the escalating cases of police brutality and explain claims that Nalufenya police station has once again turned into a torture chamber. The FDC Deputy Spokesperson, …
Read More »FDC members reflect on thorny 15-year political journey
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party expressed mixed feelings on the achievements of the party which started 15 years ago. The idea of forming the party was hatched in South Africa where Dr Kizza Besigye had been exiled after the 2001 general …
Read More »You are not paid to walk- FDC tells Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party has lashed at President, Yoweri Museveni for the forthcoming Anti-Corruption walk, saying he is not paid to walk. Museveni will lead the country in a walk aimed at raising awareness against corruption on December 4, 2019 from the …
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