Category: Politics
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Uganda’s GROW Project, A force Meant To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
After being launched in March 2023 by His Excellency Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is a transformative government initiative aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs across the country. Funded through a USD 217 million grant from the International Development Association…
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EC extends display exercise for special interest groups
The Electoral Commission has announced that the display exercise for special interest groups, including persons with disabilities, youth, and older persons, will continue until May 15, 2025. According to Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission. “The Electoral Commission would like to inform the general public that the display exercise for persons with disability,…
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Electoral Commission Announces Display of National Voters Register at All Polling Stations
Kampala, Uganda – May 5, 2025 – The Electoral Commission has announced that all 38,315 polling stations across the country, including the previously delayed 620 stations, have now commenced the display of the National Voters Register. This exercise, which began on April 25, 2025, will run for 21 days, allowing citizens to verify their registration…
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Angry Mbarara residents defy MP Rwebyambu over segregation
Despite the reported attempts to sabotage the event, the people stood their ground.
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EC extends voter registration update exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) has extended the voter registration update exercise by seven days following numerous appeals from political players and other stakeholders. The extension, which begins on Tuesday, February 11, and ends on Monday, February 17, comes after concerns that the initial timeframe was too short for all eligible voters to complete the process.…
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NRM Kawempe North mobilisers back Hajjat Hanifah Karadi
Many see Hajjat Hanifah as the perfect candidate to solve long standing problems of Kawempe North.
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EXPOSED: Rwebyambu, Komujuni Betty’s divisive plan flops as Mbarara voters unearth dirty details
The scheme is said to target Rwebyambu’s main rival, who has strong grassroots backing, by weakening their chances through voter fragmentation.
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EC gives general update of National Voters Register, Kawempe North by-election
The Electoral Commission (EC), led by its Chairperson Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, has provided a detailed update on the ongoing exercise for the General Update of the National Voters Register. Speaking during a press conference on 24th January 2025, Justice Byabakama emphasized the significance of the exercise, which commenced on 20th January 2025, in preparation…
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Auditor General report faults Gov’t on Shs200bn shares acquisition in Roko Construction
These resolutions were filed with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) in July 2022, long after the transaction had been executed.
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Unmasked: Rwebyambu’s drunk aide spills more secrets, exposing embattled MP’s sectarian plot to undermine winning opponent
With her alleged schemes now public, Rwebyambu’s political career appears to be hanging by a thread.