Category: Politics
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Former FDC Chairperson Nominated for Rukiga LCV Seat as Independent
RUKIGA — The outgoing Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Chairperson in Rukiga District, Michael Kwarikunda Mbareba, has officially been nominated to contest for the position of LCV Chairperson as an independent candidate. His nomination was confirmed on Friday, September 5, by District Returning Officer Rebecca Mbabazi at the Electoral Commission offices in Muhanga Town Council.…
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72 Candidates Successfully Nominated in Rubanda District LC5 Elections
Rubanda – A total of 72 candidates have been successfully nominated in Rubanda District in the just-concluded nomination exercise for the LC5 Chairperson and District Councillors. According to Rubanda District Returning Officer, Nteziyaremye Bernard, twelve candidates were nominated on the first day, forty-three on the second day, and seventeen on the final day. Among the…
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Eng. Julius Buzaare Nominated for Rubanda LC5 Chairperson Race, Calls for Unity and Issue-Based Politics
RUBANDA -The race for the Rubanda District Chairperson seat has intensified after Eng. Julius Twinomujuni Buzaare was duly nominated to contest as an independent candidate in the forthcoming general elections. Buzaare’s nomination comes weeks after he rejected the outcome of the July 24th NRM primaries, where he garnered 25,082 votes against incumbent Ampaire Stephen Kasyaba’s…
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National Peasants Party (NPP) unveils Victory School MD Kasibante as Presidential flag bearer
By Our Reporter The National Peasants Party (NPP) has today unveiled Robert Kasibante, the proprietor of Victory School of Beauty and Hospitality Management based in Natete Kampala, as the party’s presidential flag bearer for the 2026 presidential elections. The unveiling took place at the party head offices in Kasubi-Nabulagala. The party is led by musician…
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Rukiga LC5 Youth Councillor Hopeful Gilbert Tumuhamireho Pledges Youth Empowerment if Elected
Rukiga-Independent candidate Gilbert Tumuhamireho, who is vying for the Rukiga District LC5 Youth Councillor seat, has pledged to prioritize youth empowerment initiatives once elected. Speaking shortly after his nomination at the Rukiga District Electoral Commission offices in Muhanga Town Council yesterday, Tumuhamireho said many government poverty eradication programs, such as the Youth Livelihood Program, Emyooga…
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Norbert Mao’s wife, Beatrice Nambi Mao, joins the Kampala Lord Mayor race with a mission to end Lukwago’s 15-year reign in 2026.
The Democratic Party (DP) has officially unveiled Beatrice Nambi Mao, wife of party president and Justice Minister Norbert Mao, as its flag bearer for the Kampala Lord Mayoral race in the 2026 general elections. Her endorsement followed the withdrawal of her main rival, John Bosco Kamoga, who stepped aside to promote party unity. Nambi vowed…
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Dan Nabaasa Musinguzi a City Lawyer Joins 2026 Kabale Municipality MP Race Kabale
By Gideon Tumwijukye KABALE-Dan Nabaasa Musinguzi City lawyer has declared his intention to contest for the Kabale Municipality Parliamentary seat in the 2026 general elections. Nabaasa picked nomination forms today at the Kabale District Electoral Commission offices on Makanga Hill in Central Division, Kabale Municipality. Addressing journalists shortly after, he said his top priority will…
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Tumuhamireho Gilbert the Bukinda Youth Chairman Declares Bid for Rukiga LCV Male Youth Councillor Seat On Independent merit
The Bukinda Sub-county Youth Chairman, Tumuhamireho Gilbert, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of LC5 Male Youth Councillor for Rukiga District in the 2026–2031 term. Tumuhamireho—popularly known as “Owekitegye-International”said his nickname stems from his school days when he reported to Senior One carrying his study materials in a traditional ekitengye. Speaking…
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AIGP Bamunoba Raises Alarm Over Rising Murder Cases in Kigezi, Cites Domestic Violence
Kabale-The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Ubaldo Bamunoba has expressed concern over the growing number of murder cases in the Kigezi sub-region, attributing most of them to domestic violence. Speaking to journalists at Kabale District Council Hall after a meeting with police commanders and Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers from across the region, AIGP…
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BoU Deputy Governor Urges Objectivity as Kabale University Hosts 2025 Research Workshop
By Enock Ndyamuhakyi Kabale-The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, has urged researchers and innovators to uphold objectivity and accuracy in their work to ensure credibility and meaningful impact. He made the call today while officiating at the opening of the 2025 Multidisciplinary Research Dissemination Workshop at Kabale University, held under…