Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Namirembe Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira has appealed to Christians to be messengers of the Good news as they celebrate Christmas amidst the troubling COVID-19 pandemic and heated political atmosphere. “Let’s be messengers of good news amidst a situation full of …
Read More »Luweero NGO forum resorts to social media campaign against electoral violence
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luweero Non-Governmental Organization-NGO Forum has launched a new campaign against election-related violence, ahead of next year’s polls. The Forum, which comprises 47 NGOs & Civil Society Organizations-CSOs has decried the recent violence in different parts of the country that was triggered by the arrest of …
Read More »U.S ambassador criticizes Nicholas Opiyo’s arrest
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States (US) Mission has criticized the arrest of Human Rights Lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo and tasked the government to ensure his safety. Opio was picked was picked up by plain clothed security operative from a restaurant in Kamwokya on Tuesday where he was having …
Read More »City lawyer Nicholas Opiyo held over money laundering-Police
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo is in the custody of the Special Investigations Division-SID for his alleged involvement in money laundering and other related malicious acts. “We would like to confirm the arrest of lawyer Nicholas Opio, by a joint task team of security and …
Read More »UPDF on standby class one to deal with rioters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Uganda People’s Defense Forces has said that they are prepared to deal with any form of rioting that might take place during this time when the country is preparing to go for presidential and parliamentary elections. Speaking to reporters at the Uganda Media Centre …
Read More »Minister Kasolo denies holding mass rallies, accuses rivals of doctoring video
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, the minister of state for Microfinance has denied accusations of holding a mass rally in Kyotera County where he is seeking to retain his parliamentary in violation of the Standard Operating Procedures-SOPs to stop the spread of COVID-19. He told journalists at …
Read More »Kyagulanyi expected at electoral commission today
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform-NUP party is expected at the Electoral Commission today, to defend himself against allegations of flouting EC guidelines. Last week the Electoral Commission summoned the two presidential candidates Patrick Oboi Amuriat and Kyagulanyi, together with two …
Read More »US warns Uganda as officials from other countries are sanctioned
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States of America (USA) says it is closely paying attention to the actions of individuals who seek to impede the democratic processes in Uganda in the run-up to the 2021 elections. In a press statement released on Thursday, the US Secretary of State …
Read More »Two confirmed dead after teargassed van rolling in Buikwe
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people admitted at Kawolo hospital on Monday after sustaining serious injuries in an accident during the campaign trail of the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu have died. The dead are Jonathan Ssempala and Robert Kigozi. They were among the six people …
Read More »Police block Kyagulanyi’s rallies in greater Luweero major towns
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police has blocked the National Unity Platform Presidential candidate from holding rallies within major town councils in the Greater Luweero districts. According to Electoral Commission campaign programme, NUP Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu is expected to campaign in Nakasongola, Luwero and Nakaseke districts …
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