The National Resistance Movement’s nomination exercise for party primaries kicked off last week with a massive turnout of aspirants. Over 1,800 candidates have already submitted their forms, with expectations that the number could surpass 2,000 by the end of the this week.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady, Janet Museveni who also serves as Minister of Education and Sports today renewed their National Identity Cards during the ongoing mass registration exercise. The exercise took place at State Lodge, Nakasero.
Mbale City, Political tensions have reached a boiling point in Mbale City as a fresh and fiery contender, 25-year-old Anthony Wasukira , has thrown his hat into the ring, vying for the Member of Parliament seat for Mbale Industrial Division . The young, ambitious politician is set to lock horns with the incumbent MP, Hon. Karimu Masaba , in what is shaping up to be one of the most dramatic political battles in the region.
Speaking exclusively from his parents' home in Mooni , Wasukira painted a picture of his grassroots origins, declaring that his motivation stems from the deplorable state of roads, hospitals, and schools in the division.
Sironko, Uganda, The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Sironko District has summoned more than ten of its members for allegedly violating the party’s constitution by openly supporting a candidate from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
The accused members, including local leaders, face disciplinary action after endorsing Julius Nakiyi, the NRM flagbearer for the Budadiri East constituency seat, instead of the FDC’s official candidate, incumbent MP Isaiah Sasaga Wanzira.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed a full investigation into the mismanagement of compensation funds meant for Luwero Triangle veterans and their families. The directive came as the country marked Heroes Day celebrations at Kaliiro Town Council in Lyantonde District
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