FDC drops Nsibambi, appoints Ann Adeke as new party whip
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has dropped Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi as its parliamentary whip following his defection to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). He has been replaced by Soroti Woman MP Ann Adeke. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among announced the changes, dismissing claims from some opposition
Museveni’s successor may already be hiding in plain sight
By Dedan Kimathi wa Kanyoro Political succession in aging de facto one-party states has always been a closely guarded contest. And as I will argue, it is likely to remain so. “De facto” because, while many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America permit multipartyism on paper, in reality other
Confusion as Rubaga Cathedral Calls Off Holy Mass for Besigye
Hundreds of people remained stranded at St. Mary’s Cathedral Rubaga following the postponement of a special Holy Mass that had been organized to pray for detained former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners. Earlier, the family of Dr. Besigye had announced plans to hold a special Mass at
Nsibambi ditches FDC, Joins NRM
Mawokota North Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi has joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM). The move follows his defeat in the recent general elections to NRM candidate Suzan Nakawuki and a subsequent meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the National Chairperson of the NRM. He was
Museveni Names Karangwa Senior Presidential Advisor
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Special Duties. The appointment was confirmed by the Secretary in the Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, following a letter issued by Stephen Opio Okiror on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of
NRM Youth Threaten to Boycott Presidential Polls Over Unreleased Funds
As the country gears up for the presidential elections, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Youth Council has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to party leaders following their failure to release Shs 3.6 billion to facilitate the council’s activities. The ultimatum was issued at Sheron Hotel in Makerere-Kikoni, where leaders vowed
Inside Bobi Wine–Tayebwa Clash Over Alleged Sham NUP Candidates
Earlier this week, National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, accused the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, of presenting sham NUP candidates to President Yoweri Museveni. Bobi Wine’s accusations come after about 250 NUP leaders from Kyenjojo, Bundibugyo, and Bunyangabo districts led
EC Declares Ofwono Opondo Unopposed for Older Persons MP Seat
Former Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, Ofwono Opondo, has been declared unopposed as the Member of Parliament representing Older Persons for Eastern Uganda. Opondo’s victory follows the withdrawal of a case by Democratic Party (DP) candidate Joram Mpande Kigenyi. The announcement came after the Electoral Commission Tribunal reviewed
Bobi Wine Miscalculated on Abolishing PDM
By David Serumaga During his campaign rallies in Luuka and Kaliro districts in the Busoga Sub-region, the National Unity Platform presidential flag bearer, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, stated that Ugandans do not need the Parish Development Model (PDM) cash, which he described as handouts. He promised
Col. Mande Returns Home, Says He Was Tortured Before Fleeing into Exile
Colonel Samson Mande, a former bush war fighter, has returned to Uganda after 25 years in exile. He was welcomed back by President Yoweri Museveni during the Independence Day celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. Col. Mande, a key figure in the 1986 liberation struggle and one of the founding members
