Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The two consolidated applications seeking to quash a ban on open-air campaigns have been thrown out by the High Court in Kampala. The applications filed separately by Dr Emmanuel Diini and presidential aspirant Joseph Kabuleta, came after the Electoral Commission announced that persons campaigning …
Read More »Virtual campaigns knock young aspirants out of competition
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young aspirants in Bundibugyo District have expressed concern about the high cost of virtual campaigns. It follows a ban on open rallies by Electoral Commission because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Previously, some political radio talk show hosts would invite aspirants to participate in discussions where …
Read More »EC asks court to dismiss Kabuleta’s application challenging virtual campaigns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electoral Commission has asked High Court to dismiss an application filed by Joseph Kabuleta seeking to block digital elections citing abuse of court process. Last month, EC released a revised roadmap for the 2021 general elections in which it introduced virtual campaigns as opposed to …
Read More »FDC engaging EC on virtual campaigns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party says it will continue engaging with Electoral Commission to reverse its proposal requiring candidates to hold virtual campaigns. This stems from a revised roadmap for the 2021 elections issued by Electoral Commission indicating that candidates will campaign virtually …
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