Besigye, Muntu, Mao teams react Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s newest party, the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) likes to be known as the quiet, peace-loving party. It is an image the mirrors the personality of its two most prominent leaders; its founder, Maj. Gen.(Rtd) Mugisha Muntu and …
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Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Mugisha Muntu is the leader of the Alliance for National Transformation (also known as `The Alliance’), a new political party which was launched on May 22 in Kampala. He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the party’s agenda and what it wants to do differently. What’s it been …
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But how does moderation fit between populism, defiance of Museveni, Besigye? Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | In the middle of the excitement and activity leading to the launch of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT); a new party which he leads, Maj. Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntuyera aka Mugisha Muntu …
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Bobi Wine and Besigye: Who gains, loses in partnership? Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Did the May 6 agreement between Bobi Wine and Kizza Besigye to “partner” against President Yoweri Museveni weaken the People Power leader? Did it strengthen a sinking Besigye? Besigye, representing the People’s Government, and Robert …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Police Force has announced that it has finalized plans to secure the official launch of Maj Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu’s political party; the Alliance for National Transformation. Muntu broke away from FDC last year after losing the presidency to Patrick Oboi Amuriat. …
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With Ochola, Sabiiti in charge, it also means more trouble Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On May 04 President Yoweri Museveni released a public statement detailing his views on the recent spate of violent run-ins between police and leaders of some opposition groups. “If you want to hold a …
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Numbers show if not checked, 30% MPs to be Independent Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Finally, President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling NRM party and the four opposition parties represented in parliament have something they agree on; aspiring Independent MPs must be failed at the next election in 2021. They accuse …
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Why NRM doesn’t want to talk about it Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | In 2021 when Uganda goes to the next polls, President Yoweri Museveni will be 77 years. At the next polls in 2026, he will be 82 years and possibly one of the oldest state leaders in …
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Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), a new party led by Maj Gen. Mugisha Muntu will soon be launched and outline its agenda. Kampala, Uganda | The Independent | ANT was cleared by the Electoral Commission after months of correspondence with the electoral body. In a statement, ANT convener Alice Alaso, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission (EC) has completed registration of the Alliance for National Transformation, a political party established by Mugisha Muntu. In a press statement released on Tuesday by Alice Alaso, the former Serere Woman Member of Parliament, the next phase will be to gazette the …
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