Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the Forum for Democratic Change FDC presidential candidate, Patrick Oboi Amuriat alias POA as he is fondly known has broken silence over his continued harassment by security in the ongoing campaigns.   Amuriat, who is leading a barefoot campaign, has been sprayed with …

Busia, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate retired Lt. General; Henry Tumukunde has pledged to elevate all border towns in Uganda to cities. According to Tumukunde, once elected into power he will change the face of all border towns by setting up good government buildings and encourage private landlords …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The opposition Forum for Democratic Change –FDC party has petitioned the Civil Division of High Court demanding the unconditional release of their two election coordinators from greater Masaka Region. They are former boxing champion, Justine Juuko and Garypo Mayanja, who are in charge of managing …

Mubende, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Government is hiring people disguised as crime preventers to help rig the January 14, 2021 polls, according to independent presidential candidate, John Katumba.  He, however, cautioned the group against any involvement in electoral malpractices, saying it is not only subversive but self-defeating.    Addressing voters …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | East Kyoga police have stepped up inspections along the main roads in Soroti, Kumi and Kalaki districts as Christmas draws closer. Besides the Police checkpoint at Awoja Bridge, along Soroti- Mbale Road, another checkpoint has been erected at the border between Ngora and Kumi and …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The United States (US) Mission has criticized the arrest of Human Rights Lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo and tasked the government to ensure his safety. Opio was picked was picked up by plain clothed security operative from a restaurant in Kamwokya on Tuesday where he was having …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has nominated 43 candidates for the 20 Special Interest Group parliamentary seats. The constitution creates five categories of Special Interest Groups, which include the Elderly, the Youth, and People with Disabilities, Workers and the Uganda People’s Defense Forces.    Other than the …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights lawyer, Nicholas Opiyo is in the custody of the Special Investigations Division-SID for his alleged involvement in money laundering and other related malicious acts.  “We would like to confirm the arrest of lawyer Nicholas Opio, by a joint task team of security and …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cubs stopped Tanzania 3-1 to retain the regional CECAFA U-17 Cup in the final played on Tuesday at the Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu, Rwanda. The Tanzanian side came all out with a defensive approach, but Oscar Mawa almost gave the Cubs the lead after …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate retired Lt. General Henry Tumukunde has accused the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM party of plotting to manipulate the 2021 presidential election results.  His comment stems from an opinion poll published by ‘The Red pepper’ tabloid on Monday showing that the incumbent was …