Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces have assaulted several journalists covering the Kawempe by-election, adding to a disturbing pattern of violence against the media since the election began. The latest attack occurred at Kazo Angola polling station, where reporters from NMG and Next Media were targeted while documenting the …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Voters in Kawempe North have started assembling at their polling stations to elect a new Member of Parliament following the death of Muhammad Ssegirinya, who passed away on January 9 this year. The by-election is being conducted under tight security, with uniformed and plain clothed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders and journalists were assaulted in Nammere, Kawempe North, where a group of individuals were suspected to be pre-ticking ballot papers in a residential home. According to David Lewis Rubongoya, the National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Secretary General, they received …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer for Kawempe North, by-election has said that his priority will be legislating laws and holding government accountable in Parliament. The campaign rally was held at Mbogo playground on Saturday, and attended by NUP leaders …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Candidates in the Kawempe by-elections have opted for door-to-door campaigns to reach out to more voters. According to the candidates, this strategy gives them time to interact with more residents than at the rallies. They reach out to voters in their homes and business …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the escalating acts of violence witnessed during the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election campaigns. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Law Society Secretariat in Kampala, the ULS President Anthony Asiimwe said that the actions of security personnel who include …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of residents in Kawempe North is raising concerns over the high property taxes imposed by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), urging contesting candidates in the forthcoming by-elections to address this pressing issue. The residents, particularly from Mpererwe, are dissatisfied with the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 25 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including two Members of Parliament, are detained at Wandegeya Police Station on various charges. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that MPs Derrick Nyeko (Makindye East) and Muwadda Nkunyingi (Kyadondo East) were among …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) rally at Kawempe Muslim Primary School playground on Monday evening ended prematurely when the power suddenly went off as the party president, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was addressing the crowd. Earlier, NUP leaders and supporters clashed with security operatives, who fired …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Candidates in the Kawempe North by-election have expressed concern over what they describe as the selective enforcement of electoral laws by security agencies. During a harmonization meeting held at the Electoral Commission offices in Kawempe on Friday, candidates raised concerns about security organs allowing …
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