Tag: Julius Mucunguzi

FORMER ENTEBBE HOSTAGE RETURNS TO UGANDA AFTER 50 YEARS

Reflecting on the 1976 incident, President Museveni noted that although the hijacking was a tragic event, the rescue operation became a turning point in weakening the grip of former dictator Idi Amin, whose prestige and fear among the population were significantly shaken by the events that followed.

Opposition Parties Want State to Reverse Karua’s Persona Non Grata Status

National News

Michael Phillip Lulume Bayigga, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) party Deputy President for Buganda region revealed that the declaration of Karua as Persona Non Grata doesn’t represent Uganda as a leading actor in the East African Community, which guarantees the East Africans the freedom of movement.

Politics

EC Declares Readiness for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election

The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared itself fully prepared to conduct the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election...

Politics

UPPA Dialogue Urges Reforms to Protect Press Freedom in...

The Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA) marked World Press Freedom Day 2025 with a high-level dialogue at Parliament on...

National News

EC Commences General Update of National Voters Register Ahead...

The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially kicked off the general update of the National Voters Register, a crucial step...

Politics

EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

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End Voter Bribery, Corruption during Elections- Byabakama

The Independent Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has rallied politicians to address voter bribery, corruption, and vote...