Tag: Elections

The planned teachers strike sparks move to abolish sit down strikes

Arts teachers under the umbrella of Uganda Professional Humanity Teachers Union (UPHTU) Lango branch scheduled a sit down strike starting June 6 2025 over continued salary discrimination and un-fulfilled government promises. However, it is anticipated that the...

Fuel Price Hike Worries Ugandan Drivers and Daily Commuters

Oil & Gas

Earlier this week, Ugandans experienced a slight increase in fuel prices, sparking concern among vehicle-dependent workers such as taxi drivers, delivery personnel, and others. Many expressed worry that the price hike could significantly affect their daily...

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FDC Wants EC to Extend Duration for Voter Update...

The Electoral Commission recently announced the voter update exercise set to begin from January 20th to February 10th, 2025. To...

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FDC Top Leaders Beg Former Members to Rejoin Ahead...

The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party's top leadership has asked former supporters who had defected and joined...

Politics

IEC not Competent Enough for Upcoming Elections—FDC

The Kisoro by-elections were mostly calm, with allegedly a few cases of malpractices reported. The independent candidate, Grace Ngabirano Akifeza, who was defeated in the NRM primaries, won the elections, with the National Resistance Movement candidate coming second.

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Journalists Asked to Uphold Truth, Integrity amidst Tight Deadlines

The two-day conference taking place from November 7-8, 2024, themed Rebuilding Trust in Media in Times of AI, is meant to dialogue about public accountability, elections, AI, citizens' voices, and women in media.

Politics

DP Asks UPDF to Discipline Serving Army Officers Involved...

The past serving Army commander and the President for the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), General Mugisha Muntu, has on some occasions asked General Muhoozi to retire from the army if he is to engage in politics.

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