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17:43
17:43

FDC Delegates Conference Intented to Oust Amuriat, Nandala- Deputy Spokesperson 1 Top story

The FDC National Chairperson, Wasswa Birigwa, called for an Extraordinary Delegates Conference to take place on Tuesday, September 19, at his home in Busaabala.
07:54
07:54

People's Progressive Party Writes to FDC Urging Arbitration 2

In an August 31, 2023 letter, the Acting PPP Chairperson, Sadam Gayira, asks the FDC Party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat, to use prominent religious and cultural leaders without any political ambitions to foster unity in the FDC.
13:45
13:45

Why Nandala Denied FDC Chairman Funds to Organise Delegates Conference

Nandala says that Birigwa ran a notice in the papers calling for an extraordinary Delegates Meeting “without knowledge of any party organ including the Secretary-General who is the Principal Accounting Officer of the Party under Article 28 (4) (b) (i) and Secretary to the National Delegates Conference in accordance with Article 28 (4) (b) (iii)…”
09:29
09:29

Gov't Asks CSOs to Respect the Law 3

Donald Rukare, the Chief of the Party of the USAID Rights and Justice Activity Project in Uganda said that CSOs should operate within the law. He however said that there are several provisions of the law that they disagree with for the unfair limitations they impose on CSOs.
08:19
08:19

U.S. Ambassador Shares Hopes and Dreams for Uganda’s Future in Farewell Op-ed 1

"My tour started just prior to the presidential elections, when 54 people were killed by security forces. To this day, there has been no accountability for their deaths," writes the U.S Ambassador to Uganda, Natalie E. Brown.
10:07
10:07

FDC Insists on Replacing Ssemujju as Chief Whip 1

In a letter dated 17th August 2023, addressed to the Speaker of Parliament, Mabafi reiterates that the party followed the correct procedure in withdrawing Ssemujju and appointing another person to the position.
14:52
14:52

Private Land Ownership Frustrating Public Projects 5

During a meeting by government agencies and GGGI at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala, the question of land was raised as a big challenge in urban planning. This is observed during public development such as roads which often need residents to offer part of their land to have a proper road constructed.
09:03
09:03

What Next for Proposal to Regulate Cryptocurrency After Government Declines Approval

The Bill, among others, seeks to create a licensing and regulatory function of virtual assets, including cryptocurrency, in the powers of the CMA.
12:02
12:02

FDC Removes Ssemujju, Appoints Nsibambi as Chief Whip 2 2 Top story

The FDC Party Secretary General Nathan Nandala Mafabi communicated the decision in an August 7th, 2023 letter to the Speaker of Parliament. The letter is copied to the deputy speaker, the FDC party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, Ssemujju Nganda, and Yusuf Nsibambi.
16:29
16:29

FDC Elder’s Committee Report not worth the Paper it’s Written On–Besigye 4

Commenting about the report on Monday morning, Dr. Besigye said that the investigations ignored the key question that he raised with the party concerning the “dirty” money and instead sought to reconcile him with Nandala.
13:21
13:21

EC Releases 2026 Elections Road Map Democratic Party DP 3 4

The road map, according to EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi, if followed by stakeholders, will see Uganda deliver a free, fair and peaceful election billed at a cost of shs 1.367821 tn.
12:22
12:22

Tension High As FDC National Council Meets 2 1

On Friday morning, chaos ensued briefly after some members were denied entry to the headquarters. Everyone seeking to access the premises was asked to properly identify themselves.
15:22
15:22

Cabinet Approves Extension of LCs Term of Office for Six Months 1 2

On Thursday last week, the Attorney General told parliament that the government would extend the term of office. The proposed extension was challenged in parliament with opposition politicians accusing the government of sleeping on the job.
10:00
10:00

UPC’s Bossa Gives New Perspective into 1966 Crisis

In his 248 paged book titled "Statehood on Trial, Thoughts on the 1966 Uganda Political Crisis" Bossa, goes on to demonstrate how the Crisis was a contest to unite the State of Uganda rather than a fight against the person of the Kabaka.
17:36
17:36

FDC President Apologizes to Journalists over Assault

The journalists were invited to attend a press briefing by the party National Chairman Wasswa Birigwa at 11am but were denied entrance. Birigwa was able to force himself in alone while journalists and other party members were left hanging outside the gate.
11:30
11:30

Birigwa Accuses Nandala Mafabi of Chaos at FDC Party Headquarters 6 2

On Thursday Birigwa visited the party offices at Najjanankumbi where he was scheduled to address the press about the affairs of the party. Journalists were barred from accessing the headquarters while Birigwa forced himself in through a small gate.
09:50
09:50

Parliament Adjourned Over Expired Tenure of LC Chairpersons 5 1

The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, told MPs that the expiry of the term office of the LCs has not created any leadership vacuum after the Government extended their tenure in office.
15:40
15:40

Otuko Sworn in As Oyam North MP 1 Top story

Otuko, who ran on the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party ticket, was declared the winner of the Oyam County North by-election earlier this month. She replaced the late Col (Rtd) Charles Okello Engola, who was shot dead by his bodyguard in May.
17:21
17:21

Amuriat Declines to Disclose Funding Source Amidst Internal Party Tensions 1 4 Top story

Amuriat who called a special press briefing on Wednesday afternoon maintained that there are several reasons for keeping the source of their funding confidential, one of them being to protect the founder's identity.
15:06
15:06

Fight for "Jajja Tova Ku Main" Slogan Attracts Third Claimant

The slogan is used at NRM functions and events where President Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed to continue beyond his four decades and seek to rule after 2026.
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