“Following complaints from the public, some presiding officers have been dropped altogether, while others have been transferred to different polling stations to ensure transparency and fairness,” he said. At least 25 village chairpersons in Mukono District have been elected unopposed ahead of Tuesday’s Local Council One (LC1) elections, as electoral and security officials declared their […]
He said 20 of the unopposed candidates are from the National Resistance Movement (NRM), while two belong to the National Unity Platform (NUP). The remaining three are independents. Mukono Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hajat Fatuma Ndisaba Nabitaka has warned schools against involving boarding students in Tuesday’s Local Council One (LC1) elections, saying the practice is […]
Sharing the visit on his official X account, Ssekandi described Nalongo Gayita as a loyal friend whose support has remained unwavering over the years. Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi on Friday paid a courtesy visit to one of his long-time supporters, Nalongo Gayita e Bukinda, in a gesture that has attracted praise from supporters […]
“One of the many reasons I left NRM was the whole idea that you’re not allowed to think for yourself. I would often make posts criticizing government dysfunction and corruption, and then my inbox would be flooded with messages asking why I’m fighting the government,” he said. National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General David Lewis […]
He added that Doreen Kaija had rejected the plea bargain option and instead opted to continue challenging the charges in court, maintaining her innocence. Two female supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Olivia Lutaaya and Sauda Madaada, pleaded guilty to criminal charges in a bid to regain their freedom after spending years in detention, […]
Lukooya’s claims have sparked fresh political debate in Mukono, with Nambooze’s response focusing on the district chairperson’s credibility rather than addressing the substance of his assertion that he facilitated the meeting. Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze Bakireke has hit back at Mukono District Chairperson Francis Lukooya Mukoome after he claimed to have facilitated […]
He alleged that despite investing substantial sums of money in his attempts to secure the NUP party flag in both the 2021 and 2026 elections, the party denied him the ticket on both occasions, forcing him to run as an independent candidate. Former Nansana Municipality parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa has shifted his political ambitions […]
Balaam urged all public servants to comply with the law, emphasizing that they have a critical responsibility in delivering essential public services and must remain nonpartisan while in office. The Ministry of Local Government has warned that public servants, including teachers, health workers, administrative staff, extension workers and other government employees, are not eligible to […]
To improve administration, Mayanja wants to introduce a village register and identification system for residents, hold community meetings every three to four months, establish savings and credit cooperatives for women and men, and launch a community information platform dubbed “Kyungu Radio” to improve communication. MUKONO – Independent candidate Lawrence Mayanja has stepped up his campaign […]
Despite his age, Ganafa says he remains physically fit, experienced and committed to continuing his service to the people of Katete Central. As campaigns for Uganda’s 2026 Local Council One (LC1) elections intensify, an 82-year-old village leader in Mbarara City is seeking another term after serving his community continuously for 40 years. Ganafa Eric […]