Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The FDC party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi has given an account of events that led to his loss in the 2021 presidential elections, citing the refusal of Rtd. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye to contest, the departure of Rtd. Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, and harassment by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party is to replace Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo as deputy president for the Buganda region. This follows Tuesday announcement that she had been appointed as State Minister for ICT and National Guidance. In a statement posted on the party’s Facebook timeline, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Human Rights Committee of parliament will not interface with President Museveni as it finalizes its probe on rights violations during elections. The probe stems from the Speaker’s directive that the committee should take stock of the human rights violations that marred the electoral process. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer Patrick Amuriat Oboi says the violence that dominated 2021 election campaign season left him and his team with permanent injuries. Amuriat in an interview with URN said they are mobilizing funds to fully treat his …
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Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Forum for Democratic Change-FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Amuriat Oboi outwitted security to campaign in Rukungiri district in the middle of the night. Amuriat has scheduled to campaign in Kabale and Rukungiri districts as compensation for the time between December 29 and 30, 2020 when …
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Buhweju, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of the Forum for Democratic Change – FDC and National Resistance Movement – NRM party in Buhweju on Sunday clashed over a venue. The FDC party leadership had organized to host their presidential candidate at Kayanja play ground where they found NRM party supporters …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The promises to restock Teso, revive cooperatives, improve infrastructure, uphold human rights and protect land are some of the key messages that could have earned Dr. Kizza Besigye, the opposition strongman support in Teso sub region. Besigye who has challenged President Yoweri Museveni for the …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gen. Gregg Mugisha Muntu, the Alliance for National Transformation- ANT Presidential Candidate has urged the people of Teso to vote leaders on merit and, to avoid being driven by emotions. Muntu’s comment comes at a time when a section of people in Teso is rallying …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patrick Amuriat Oboi, the Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate has been granted bail by Mbarara Grade One Magistrate’s Court. Amuriat has been charged with disobedience of lawful orders. Amuriat who was arrested in the morning en route Rubirizi district appeared before Grade One Magistrate …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Patrick Amuriat Oboi, the Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate has refused to record a statement with police and is set to appear in Mbarara Court, Uganda Radio network has learnt. Amuriat was arrested this morning as he was heading to Rubirizi district to canvass …
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