Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two local council leaders in Teso region are among the new Resident District Commissioners-RDCs appointed by President Museveni. In Katakwi, the LCIII chairperson of Palam sub county, Emmy Ojirot, and the district male councilor representing Ngariam sub county, Francis Okwameri, were appointed as Deputy RDCs …
Read More »Sh18.7B needed for presidential advisors, RDCs and medals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Office of the President of Uganda has reported a funding gap of sh5.1 billion to enable the purchase of vehicles for the newly recruited presidential advisors. Another sh4.23 billion is also needed to facilitate investiture ceremonies and procurement of medals, while sh7 billion …
Read More »RCCs, RDCs ordered to enforce Covid-19 SOPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All Resident City Commissioners (RCCs) and Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) have been ordered to carry out media sensitization about COVID-19 and to inspect all public places in their areas to enforce all Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs). The directive from the office of the president follows …
Read More »Councilor petitions Gov’t over ‘illegal occupation of offices’ by RDCs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moses Kataabu, the Kampala Central 2 councillor at Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA has petitioned the government challenging the continued occupation of office by Resident City Commissioners- RCCs and Resident District Commissioner. He argues that RDCs are working without valid instruments of power from …
Read More »RDCs and security personnel faulted for meddling in the electoral process in Lango
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians in Lango want Resident District Commissioners and security personnel stopped from meddling in the electoral process. Meeting Members of Parliament on the Human Rights Committee, the politicians some of whom lost in the elections argue that the RDCs and security personnel intentionally interfere in …
Read More »Deputy IGP warns RDCs, DPCs and politicians against aiding illegal logging
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Paul Lokech has warned Resident District Commissioners, District Police Commanders and politicians in Acholi sub region who are purported to be involved in illegal logging activities, that they risk facing arrest. Maj. General Lokech issued the caution …
Read More »Niwagaba’s radical Constitution Bill one step away
✳ Repeal offices of RDCs ✳ Remove Army MPs ✳ Restrict Ministers to 21 ✳ Panel of Speakers in Parliament ✳ Reinstate Presidential term limits ✳ UPF to Uganda Police Services ✳ Repeal office of Prime Minister ✳ Have an Elected Deputy President Kadaga closes debate on Constitution Amendment Bill, to …
Read More »President Museveni shakes up RDCs two days to elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only two days to Uganda’s elections, President Yoweri Museveni has shaken up his list of Resident District Commissioners and Deputy Resident District Commissioners. Off the list is Jinja RDC Eric Sakwa who will be replaced by Rtd Major David Matovu. Also replaced are five …
Read More »EC calls on candidates to report cases of security interference during campaigns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission-EC has called on presidential candidates to report all cases where security agencies or Resident District Commissioners [RDCs] unjustly interfere in their legitimate campaign programs. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, Paul Bukenya, the spokesperson of the Electoral Commission said that they can’t do …
Read More »Five RDCs in Teso resign to join politics
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five Resident District Commissioners- RDCs from the Teso sub region have resigned to vie for different political positions in the 2021 elections. They include, George Edward Onya Akonopeesa of Kaberamaido and Kalaki who is challenging Charles Ilukor for Kumi County MP; Vincent Enomu, the deputy …
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