Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A proposal by a section of political leaders to front Ruth Nyiraneza as the replacement for the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, the former Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament has fallen through after Nyiraneza declined to express interest in the seat. Following Nyirabashitsi’s death …
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What can an Octogenarian Museveni accomplish for Uganda that he has not already achieved in 38 years? COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | The nondescript village of Kijaguzo in Semuto, Nakaseke District, in central Uganda was a beehive of activity on Sept. 15 as government dignitaries, religious leaders and residents from …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament from the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM have agreed with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to rationalize all agencies the government has proposed. In a resolution signed by Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip, the MPs also agreed to defer the rationalization to three …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an election appeal filed by NUP’s Harriet Nakwedde challenging the victory of NRM’s Andrew Muwonge as the Kayunga District LCV Chairperson. The Court comprised of Justices Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Muzamiru Mutangula Kibedi, and Christopher Gashirabake on Friday dismissed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat has called on President Yoweri Museveni to ensure tolerance of divergent political views in the coming 2026 General election. Amuriat says the 2021 general elections were marred with military operations against the opposition politicians across …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has donated 1.2billion Shillings to ghetto SACCOs in Kampala Metropolitan Area. Museveni announced on Wednesday while meeting ghetto leaders at State House Entebbe. The group included 100 ghetto youth leaders who are also the leaders of the 12 ghetto SACCOs in Kampala, …
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Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM party Chairperson of the Eastern region, Capt. Mike Mukula has announced a bounty of 10 Million Shillings on whoever provides information leading to the arrest of the driver who knocked dead former Moroto Municipality MP Simon Peter Aleper. Aleper, 50, who died in a …
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COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Dear National Resistance Movement (NRM), the July 23 ‘March2Parliament’ against corruption might be your best opportunity yet. Think not of it as a jigger you must crush with your brute force, tear gas, and stray bullets. A true yellow-blooded NRM member in the manner of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobilization team plans to hold celebrations across Uganda to honor President Yoweri Museveni’s political legacy. Rosemary Nansubuga Seninde, the NRM director for mobilization, announced this while thanking attendees and supporters of the inaugural event on July 5, 2024, at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement has dropped and replaced long serving committee leaders as Parliament approved designation of members to sectoral committees for the fourth session. Parliament was on Wednesday 19 June 2024 meeting for the first time since the National Budget presentation held on …
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