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ALLIANCE FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION (ANT)

by Uganda | Jan 13, 2021 | Democracy

Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has asked the Electoral Commission (EC) for serial numbers of ballot papers, seal numbers of declaration return forms and the second transportation seal. “We received hard copy of National Voters Register but a number of...

BOBI WINE WITHDRAW THE PRESIDENTIAL POLL PETITION CHALLENGING PRESIDENT MUSEVENI’S VICTORY

by Uganda | Feb 22, 2021 | Democracy

The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Mr Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has instructed his lawyers to withdraw the presidential poll petition which he had filed in the Supreme Court, challenging President Museveni’s victory in the January 14 general...

Brewing Storm: Uganda’s Parliament Balances Coffee, Corruption, and Chaos

by Uganda | Mar 9, 2025 | Democracy

The $122M Coffee Mirage: Corruption and Tribal Struggles in Uganda’s Parliament On a stifling Tuesday in February 2025, Uganda’s Parliament House in Kampala simmered with the heat of political ambition and the acrid tang of distrust. Speaker Anita Among, a figure both...

JOSE CHAMELEON ARRESTED BY UGANDA POLICE

by Uganda | Jul 16, 2019 | Democracy

Police in Kampala on Tuesday arrested and briefly detained singer – turned politician Joseph Mayanja commonly known by his stage name Dr. Jose chameleon. Chameleon was arrested together with his brother Weasel after they attempted hold a procession in the city centre,...

Kisoro Elections: Democracy, Minority Rights, and the Batwa’s Struggle

by Uganda | Nov 16, 2024 | Democracy

Kisoro Elections: Democracy, Minority Rights, and Political Crossroads The recent elections in Kisoro District, Uganda, have prompted lively debate around key issues such as democracy, minority rights and the concept of political maturity. As the saying goes,...

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION OF OLDER PERSONS

by Uganda | Jul 14, 2020 | Democracy

The Electoral Commission shall publish in the Gazette the campaign period for candidates seeking to be elected to respective Councils and Committees for Older Persons. GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION OF OLDER PERSONS COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES, 2020...