Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in Kampala arrested a group of suspected gang members near the NRM offices ahead of President Museveni’s nominations. A group of more than 10 individuals wearing NRM t-shirts attempting to access the Kyadondo NRM headquarters were intercepted by a joint security team, …
Read More »Security stepped up as NRM begins nominations for July primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been tightened in and around the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission headquarters in Kyadondo, Kampala, as the ruling party begins nominating candidates for parliamentary and local government positions ahead of its internal elections slated for July 16, 2025. Hundreds of supporters thronged …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Rugby Cranes captain Michael Wokorach
Uganda Rugby 7s national team recently won the 2022 Africa Rugby 7s. Micheal Wokorach the team captain spoke to Rab sports about the tournament, his achievements, best moments and hardships in the game of rugby. Who’s Micheal Wokorach? I am called Michael Wokorach. I was born in Kampala Mulago hospital, …
Read More »YEAR ENDER REVIEW: Bobi Wine romps to victory for the Kyadondo East seat
YEAR IN REVIEW: June 2017 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | June 29: Popular singer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine romps to victory in a by-election for the Kyadondo East seat. Running as an independent, Kyagulayi trounced NRM and FDC candidates. His victory caused excitement as it opened up …
Read More »Bobi Wine to be sworn in Tuesday
Kampala, Uganda| GODFREY SSALI | The newly elected Member of Parliament for Kyadondo East in Wakiso district Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine is expected to take his oath of allegiance on Tuesday as he starts his legislative work in the 10th parliament. In the oath to be administered by the Clerk …
Read More »Historic win for MP Bobi Wine
Kyadondo East result Robert Kyagulanyi: 25,659 Sitenda Sebalu: 4,556 Apollo Kantiti: 1,832 Muwada Nkunyingi: 575 Kayongo Male: 377 Kampala, Uganda| THE INDEPENDENT REPORTER | Musician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine is the new Member of Parliament of Kyadondo East. He was declared …
Read More »Vote tallying starts in Kyadondo East, Bobi Wine in flying start
Kampala, Uganda | Godfrey Ssali | Early tentative and unofficial results from the Kyadondo East parliamentary by-election indicate Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has got a good start. Bobi wine had clear leads from about 5% of 93 polling stations, whose tallying was broadcast live on TV. At one centre, Kazinga, tentative results show Bobi wine …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Kyadondo East race heats up
The bye election for Kyadondo East is turning out to be a hotly contested affair with FDC battling to retain the seat after the entry of popular musician Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu (independent) dented Apollo Kantinti’s chances as the favourite. Besides the three candidates fielded by NRM, FDC and DP, three …
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