➡ FULL LIST of MPs not returning to parliament ✳ Robert Kyagulanyi ✳ Evelyn Anite ✳ Henry Okello Oryem ✳ Adolf Mwesigye ✳ Raphael Magyezi ✳ Mary Karoro Okurut ✳ Sam Kutesa ✳ Winnie Kiiza ✳ Abraham Byandala ✳ John Byabagambi ✳ Judith Babirye ✳ Wamanga Wamai ✳ Nabila Naggayi …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has rejected the demand by Parliament to have the nomination for Members of Parliament extended saying there is no time. Parliament had tasked the electoral commission to extend the nomination dates to allow members who want to change names or align …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has demanded that extra days be allocated for the nomination exercise of MPs. This is after the government said that married women will have to follow the standard procedure of the use of a deed poll if they are …
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📌 Local Govt nominations September 21 Oct 1 📌 MP Election nominations Oct 12-13 📌 Presidential candidates nomination Nov 2-3 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nomination of Presidential candidates has been set for November 2-3 and that of Members of Parliament Octobedr 12-13. The Electoral Commission also confirmed …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Charles Ayume has floored Minister of State for Investment, Evelyn Anite in a heavily contested NRM party primary poll in Koboko “Thank you for believing in me and the legacy of my father. You have spoken loud and clear. I am humbled by …
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Four NRM MPs Unopposed after Party Nominations in Teso Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three National Resistance Movement (NRM) MPs have emerged unopposed after the nomination for party primaries across Teso region. They include Hellen Adoa, the Serere Woman MP and State Minister for Fisheries and the Bukedea Woman …
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✳ Buhweju West ✳ Buwekula South ✳ Kiboga West ✳ Lamwo East ✳ Bugangaizi South ✳ Chekwi East ✳ West Budama Central ✳ Kwania North ✳ Buyanja East ✳ Kagoma North ✳ Ngariam ✳ Agago West ✳ Bukanga North ✳ Bukimbiri ✳ Nakaseke Central. ✳ Kapere (Ngora district) ✳ Butiru …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court has consolidated three appeals challenging the constitutional court decision that ordered for the dismissal of six Members of Parliament of the newly created municipalities. Among the consolidated appeals, one was filed by the Electoral Commission, another by the Attorney General and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has confirmed that one Member of Parliament tested positive for COVID-19. Although the Ministry made no mention of the name, its officials told the Government Assurances Committee of Parliament this morning that the MP is already undergoing treatment and steadily …
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Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Presidential candidate Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba will this time contest for the Ibanda Municipality MP seat on a ruling party NRM ticket. “It’s time for the business community and experts in various areas to join Parliament and influence the laws. We can’t sit outside Parliament …
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