But what future does he offer? Kampala, Uganda | AGATHER ATUHAIRE | When the People Power leader Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine named his coordinating team at his home in Magere Wakiso district on July 24, many were surprised to see prominent faces of people who are staunch …
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Bobi Wine and Besigye: Who gains, loses in partnership? Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Did the May 6 agreement between Bobi Wine and Kizza Besigye to “partner” against President Yoweri Museveni weaken the People Power leader? Did it strengthen a sinking Besigye? Besigye, representing the People’s Government, and Robert …
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Numbers show if not checked, 30% MPs to be Independent Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Finally, President Yoweri Museveni’s ruling NRM party and the four opposition parties represented in parliament have something they agree on; aspiring Independent MPs must be failed at the next election in 2021. They accuse …
Read More »Wadri celebrates, urges end to political squabbles
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua Municipality MP Kassiano Wadri has urged the people of Arua to put aside their political differences and join the fight against corruption and under development in the West Nile. Wadri made the call during a victory party held at Arua Hill Grounds to celebrate …
Read More »Heavy deployment ahead of Wadri’s Arua Victory party
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dozens of uniformed and plain clothed security personnel have been deployed in Arua town ahead of the victory celebrations organised by Arua Municipality MP Kassiano Wadri. Over 10 police vehicles including anti-riot water, pepper and foam canons arrived in Arua at 5pm today with …
Read More »THIS WEEK: FDC drops Wadri, Alaso in NEC reshuffle
THIS WEEK: FDC drops Wadri, Alaso in NEC reshuffle Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) on Dec.07 shuffled its National Executive Committee dropping former Serere woman MP Alice Alaso as its deputy president for Eastern region and Arua Municipality legislator Kasiano Wadri as the …
Read More »ANALYSIS: What happened to PAC?
Dormancy of once vibrant parliament watchdog committee shines light on leadership and funding Budadiri County MP Nandala Mafabi has not been on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of parliament since 2011 but the chartered accountant and lawyer remains the most recognisable name to have led it. His adeptness with numbers, …
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