NUP Candidate Osbert Kato Defects to NRM, Clears Path for Tayebwa
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Osbert Kato has defected to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). Kato had initially sought to contest the Ruhinda North parliamentary seat on the NUP ticket, where he would have challenged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. He was officially welcomed by President Yoweri Museveni at
Four Unopposed MPs Await Swearing In to the 12th Parliament
At least four candidates have been declared unopposed ahead of Uganda’s forthcoming parliamentary elections, paving their way to the 12th Parliament without a contest. On Wednesday, the Electoral Commission commenced the nomination exercise for candidates seeking to contest in the upcoming parliamentary elections. The nominations covered a total of 353
