"It is very sad to learn of the death of our brother Hon. Charles Matovu, former Member of Parliament for Busiro South, who passed on yesterday. Hon. Matovu represented his people with vigor and utmost dedication in the 11th Parliament. He was a member of the Parliamentary football team, where his tremendous contribution led us to dominate the East African Parliamentary games. My condolences go out to his family, the people of Busiro South, and the country at large. May he rest in eternal peace., Tayebwa said.

Some of the released NUP political prisoners have asked fellow party supporters to continue fighting for jailed comrades. While speaking...

The NUP second cohort is open for all members, and applications are still ongoing. Among the students who were awarded certificates, the majority were female and were in three categories: foot soldiers, professionals, and community leaders.

According to the Electoral Commission road map, the different candidates will be nominated from October 30-31, 2024, and the elections will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, where successfully nominated candidates will campaign for 12 days.

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, committed to engaging the government to have all the political prisoners released, and last week, 18 of them, including Olivia Lutaaya, pleaded guilty and are yet to serve a light sentence of four months and then after will be released after spending over four years in prison.

The countrywide tour is meant to mobilize party supporters ahead of the 2026 general elections and also open new offices in the visited districts.

“Our leadership trainings will be broad, and our students will be trained in leadership classes, communication skills, conflict management, and human rights, among others.”

The National Unity Platform (NUP) party has launched its national registration exercise, which is due to begin on May...