Arrested NUP Suspects To Face Court Martial.
Atleast 132 suspects arrested after a raid at the National Unity Platform (NUP) head office in Kamwokya will be tried before the court martial. Brig Flavia Nalweyiso, the army spokesperson says they will have a case conference with police and decide those who will face the court martial and those to be charged in criminal […]
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EC boss Asked To Resign Over NUP Office Raid.
Human rights activists are calling for the resignation of the Electoral Commission (EC) chairperson justice Simon Byabakama. This followed Wednesday’s joint security forces raid on the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) head offices in Kamwokya in an operation purportedly aimed at seizing banned military attire and stopping illegal use of government stores. However, the leaders […]
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NRM’s Tribunal Sends Kutesa and Kaguta To CEC
The NRM election disputes tribunal has referred the daughter of foreign affairs minister Kutesa Musherure who has been contesting her defeat by President Museveni’s young brother Sodo Kaguta in the Mawogola north primaries to the Central executive committee for further directions. Musherure petitioned the tribunal alleging that there was voter importation, use of violence and […]
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Tanzania Battles Fire On Mount Kilimanjaro
Tanzanian authorities said 500 volunteers have been trying to put out a fire on Africa’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The flames could be seen from miles away. A Tanzania National Parks statement said the volunteers have managed to limit the fire’s spread. Spokesman Pascal Shelutete said on Monday the area still burning is known as […]
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UNATU Asks Gov’t To Release Lists Of Schools Cleared To Reopen.
Government has been tasked to produce a list of schools that have met all the requirements for reopening today to help parents avoid paying fees to schools which are not yet cleared to operate amid covid-19 pandemic. This follows reports that hundreds of schools across the country will remain closed today after failing to meet […]
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1 Soroti University Staff Dies Of Covid-19.
At least 10 staff of Soroti University have gone into self-isolation after one of their colleagues succumbed to COVID-19. The University Spokesperson, Juma Hassan Nyene, says the decision follows the death of Dr. Loyce Okedi, the head of Head Research and Innovation at the University, after contracting COVID-19 as confirmed by a medical report. […]
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Human Rights Activists Condemn NUP Office Raid By Police.
Yesterday police sealed off the NUP offices in Kamwokya and confiscated documents, branding materials, CCTV cameras, and other gadgets. According to Kyagulanyi, his presidential nominations and an unspecified amount of cash were also taken away, with just one day left for aspirants to return the forms and requisite signatures to the Electoral Commission. However, the […]
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Ssenyonyi:“Papers Containing Over 7 Million Signatures For Bobi Wine Nomination Taken By Security”
The National Unity Platform has revealed that papers containing over 7 million signatures that were garnered to nominate Robert Kyagulanyi for the presidency have been taken by security personnel. The remarks came shortly after security officers raided the party offices in Kamwokya and took a number of items, according to the officials. Speaking to media […]
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5 People Sustained Serious Injuries In Katakwi District.
Today 5 people have sustained serious injuries, and 18 others are in custody after chaos marred the NRM Primaries for Woman MP Katakwi District in Okore Sub County. Tensions have been high after the NRM tribunal nullified the election of Jessica Alupo Epel as the party flag bearer for Katakwi District Woman MP. The […]
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Muntu Preaches Bravery To Security Officer’s After NUP Office Break.
Alliance for National Transformation founder and former army commander has asked security personnel to tread with caution while administering orders of the current leaders. Muntu’s comments come shortly after security personnel raided and ransacked the offices of the National Unity Platform in Kamwokya, making off with among other items; red berets, and documents. The former […]
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