The National Unity Platform (NUP) is facing confusion and internal strife as it struggles to choose a flag bearer for the upcoming by-election in Kawempe North Constituency. Several prominent figures have shown interest in the position, complicating the party’s decision-making process. Among the contenders are Alex Luswa, who was the personal assistant to the late…
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EC Secretary and Five Others Suspended for Investigation.
The Electoral Commission (EC) Secretary, Mr. Leonard Mulekwah, has been suspended alongside five other individuals within the commission. The suspension is part of an ongoing effort to facilitate an internal investigation into unspecified matters within the organization. Justice Simon Byabakama, the EC Chairperson, confirmed the suspension, explaining that it was a necessary step to ensure…
Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo defends judiciary amid Bobi Wine’s accusations.
In a strong defense of the judiciary, Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo has responded to allegations made by opposition leader Bobi Wine regarding the impartiality of the judicial system in Uganda. Speaking to judicial officers of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal during a retreat in Mbarara City on January 14, 2025, Owiny-Dollo dismissed Bobi…
Muslims Urge Mufti Mubajje to Step Down Amid Growing Pressure.
Muslim leaders and followers in Uganda are intensifying calls for the resignation of Sheikh Shaban Mubajje from his role as the Mufti of Uganda, urging him to relinquish the position within two months. The growing pressure comes as many believe that the 70-year-old leader should not continue in office, citing both moral grounds and the…
Drama Unfolds as NUP Rejects State Funeral for Ssegirinya.
The final send-off of Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya, was marred by scenes of drama and controversy, highlighting the tensions surrounding the deceased’s life and political affiliations. The unrest began when the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, led by its president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, commonly known as Bobi Wine, rejected the official state funeral arrangements…
What You Need to Know About Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi. Thursday, January 09, 2025. Burial Programme Thursday, January 9, 2025 ● 16:00 (EAT – Till Late): Vigil at the National Unity Platform (NUP) Headquarters, Makerere Kavule, Kampala. Friday, January 10, 2025 ● 09:00: Body presented at the Parliament of Uganda for legislators to pay their respects. ● 14:00: Prayers at Mbogo…
AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya Dies at 37.
The political scene has been shaken by the tragic news of Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya’s death early this morning. The Member of Parliament for Kawempe North succumbed to complications resulting from an illness he developed while incarcerated. His passing comes after a long and difficult period, during which he was imprisoned under what many consider to…
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