Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has, in a special session, nominated Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, Security Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi and State Minister for Ethics and Integrity Rose Lilly Akello to contest for various parliamentary positions …
Read More »Former UPC member Anyakuit to challenge VP Alupo in primaries
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cecilia Anyakuit has entered the race for Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament after picking nomination forms from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party. Anyakuit aims to unseat the incumbent, Retired Major Jessica Alupo, who also serves as the Vice President. Speaking shortly …
Read More »VP Alupo retains Katakwi Veterans NRM Chairperson seat
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Alupo has been re-elected as chairperson for the veteran Katakwi District. Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election. This …
Read More »VP Alupo rallies support for NRM, elected unopposed as Ongongoja Veterans League Chair
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has called for overwhelming support for the NRM party in the upcoming district women’s MP elections, urging for a 100 percent victory. Alupo made the remarks shortly after being elected unopposed as Chairperson of the NRM Veterans League …
Read More »Jessica Alupo hails China’s green development initiative
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said China’s decision to partner with Africa in promoting green development is in line with Uganda’s development goals and a key driver to her country’s sustainable development. Alupo made the remarks in a speech read for her by Rukia …
Read More »Jessica Alupo hails China as strategic partner in accelerating development
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | China is a strategic partner in helping Uganda accelerate its development, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. Alupo made the remarks at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Kampala on Wednesday to commemorate the upcoming 75th anniversary of the founding of the …
Read More »Vice President Alupo hails strong Uganda-China relations
VP Jessica Alupo: Uganda draws valuable lessons from China’s modernization path BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Uganda has drawn valuable lessons from China’s modernization experience, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. In a written interview with Xinhua for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in …
Read More »2024 FOCAC summit: Chinese, Ugandan vice presidents meet
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Monday held talks with Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo, who is in Beijing for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Han said China is willing to join hands with Uganda to deepen exchanges and cooperation …
Read More »Government launches new National Physical Development Plan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has launched a 20-year National Physical Development Plan aimed at ensuring that the whole of Uganda is a physical planning area. The plan (NPDP) for the period 2021 to 2040 is funded by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The …
Read More »Museveni pledges support to traditional justice
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to provide financial support to the judiciary towards rejuvenating the traditional methods of dispute resolution as opposed to the colonial way of litigation. The President’s promise was contained in a message delivered by Vice President, Jessica Alupo while officiating at …
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