EU notes that the restrictions on the freedom of movement of the FDC leadership in Kampala, as well as the arrests of local candidates and party agents in Mbarara, occurred while the party is still collecting documents, including the declaration of result forms, from its agents in the field.
Asan Kasingye, the Assistant Inspector General of Police-IGP, says the move is aimed at ensuring that Besigye doesnt lead to a breach of peace and national security.
Police say Vincent Ntegerize, was beaten to death by unknown assailants Wednesday night as he returned home after monitoring the Local Council elections.
In Bigiri District, Malijani Azalwa Baluboleire, the National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate was declared elected LC V chairperson. Christine Pheona Kunihira, the Bugiri District Returning Officer, declared Baluboleire winner with 39,352 votes.
Geoffrey Oyuru says the Electoral Commission failed to verify documents of his opponent Christopher Odongo, before nominating him for the Local Council III race.
Francis Chemusto, the new Elgon Regional Police Commander who rushed to the scene has condemned the attack describing it a public nuances that must be dealt with accordingly. Chemusto told URN that they have embarked on comprehensive investigations to get to the bottom of the matter despite the fact that accusing fingers are being pointed towards the P10 activists.
Top Ugandan player Edwin Ekiring will start his 2016 Uganda International Open Championship campaign with a first round clash against Jacob Wraber Austria on Friday.
For the sake of our people and unity of our nation I offer my concession.I have had a lot of opportunities and blessing in my life and all I wanted was the same for all Ugandans. Until that day comes, you shall find me at the forefront of democracy fighting for all Ugandans.
Coach Mike Mutebi has said KCCA FC are hungry to keep the winning momentum when they face SC Victoria University tomorrow in an Azam Uganda Premier League tie.
Yusuf Nsibambi, one of the FDC lawyers, says the ten days within which the Constitution mandates an aggrieved candidate to file a petition in the Constitutional Court will not be enough for FDC to make its case. The party has only four days left to go.
Fred Ruhindi, who lost his Nakawa parliamentary seat to opposition Forum for Democratic Change candidate, Michael Kabaziguruka, says the controversies surrounding the NRM party primaries in October 2015, split the party membership forcing some members running as Independents and splitting the partys block vote.
