Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for the Bundibugyo district Woman Member of Parliament seat has pulled out of the race. Harriet Musumba was to contest against NRM’s Josephine Babungi and independent candidate Harriet Ntabazi in next year’s general elections. Musumba communicated her withdraw in …
Read More »NUP denied campaign venue in Bundibugyo town council
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Bundibugyo District has denied the National Unity Platform – NUP a venue for campaigns in Bundibugyo Town. NUP’s presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine was expected to address a rally on Tuesday in the district at Buhundu in Bundibugyo Town council …
Read More »Virtual campaigns knock young aspirants out of competition
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young aspirants in Bundibugyo District have expressed concern about the high cost of virtual campaigns. It follows a ban on open rallies by Electoral Commission because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, some political radio talk show hosts would invite aspirants to participate in discussions where …
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