Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the large gatherings during political campaigns. Museveni made the remarks while addressing NRM party leaders from Kwania, Oyam, Kole and Apac municipality at Omili primary school in Apac district. The president was responding to concerns raised by Sam Engola, the …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba concerned about candidates not observing SOPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has expressed concern about the failure by candidates to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during campaigns. He said while the Ministry of Health has urged politicians to ensure social distancing, wear masks and have hand washing facilities …
Read More »Police warns politicians against campaigning during funerals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police has warned politicians to stop campaigning during funerals. As the 2021 general elections draw closer, the police has sounded a warning to politicians to stop campaigning at funeral gatherings otherwise they risk being arrested. Charles Twine, the spokesperson of Criminal Investigations Directorate said …
Read More »Politicians stir stampede at Pastor Yiga’s sendoff
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was a stampede at the sendoff ceremony of Pastor Augustine Yiga of the Revival Christian Church Kawaala where scores of politicians joined hundreds of mourners this morning. Although the ceremony was peaceful, colored by prayers and worship, the arrival of politicians sparked disorder as …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba asks security personnel to stop harassing opposition politicians
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Steven Kazimba Mugalu has expressed concern about police’s continued brutality towards different opposition politicians which he says undermines democracy. While speaking at the 135th Bishop James Hannington memorial anniversary in Kyando village in Mayuge district on …
Read More »Don’t vote politicians who derail COVID-19 fight – PSFU
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has called on politicians to take politics out of the Covid-19 pandemic and get serious about fighting it, if they are to prove their worth of being leaders. PSFU executive director Gideon Badagawa is particularly angered that the politicians …
Read More »Politicians rush to realign names ahead of nominations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 140 politicians have applied for a change in names to correspond with their academic papers ahead of the 2021 elections. Some of those rushing to realign their names are Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu, the president of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Gen Mugisha Muntu, …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba slams politicians over witchcraft, voter bribery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has questioned the morality of politicians who seek favours from witch doctors and invest heavily in campaigns. The Archbishop made the remarks during his visit at Uganda Radio Network-URN on Tuesday …
Read More »Police warns politicians against flouting EC roadmap
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police has warned politicians against carrying out political activities that contravene the electoral roadmap of the Electoral Commission. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Fred Enanga, the spokesperson of the Uganda Police said they are ready to crack down hard …
Read More »Police cautions politicians against disputing existence of COVID-19 in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Security Taskforce has cautioned politicians against making statements that the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) does not exist in Uganda. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala today, Fred Enanga, the spokesperson of the Uganda Police said they are concerned that in the …
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