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NRM’s Derrick Orone is now officially unopposed after the only remaining opponent stepped down. Issa Taligola, who was independent after losing in the NRM primaries stepped down in front of President Museveni. This was also before the crowd that had gathered at Kaukura Primary School playground in Gogonyo County. “In the interest of the party and in respect of your ...

Gen. David Muhoozi, the minister of State for Internal Affairs, has urged the CID officers to be loyal and patriotic. On top of this, he said they should understand and promote the goals of the government in keeping law and order. He says the officers can do this by also maintaining peace and stability, to foster socio-economic development and transformation. ...

Makerere University students have taken a petition to the Leader of Opposition in parliament, Mathias Mpuuga requesting him to intervene in the suspension of guild elections. In the petition, the students say the decisions of the university council is against the provisions of the Universities and 0ther Institutions Act. “The chairperson of the council, Lorna Magara, acted outside the provisions ...

Nobert Mao, the new minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, has made some comments about the President leaving power. He said president Museveni leaving power peacefully is a larger plan to leave a stable, peaceful and prosperous nation. He said this in a meeting with civil society organizations at his office. The organizations said they face constant harassment from state ...

More Ugandan fuel importers have embarked on using the Tanzanian route to avoid relying on the Kenyan route which might experience disruption due to the ongoing elections. The preferred Tanzanian route is evidently longer which makes the transportation a bit more expensive. The government has also revealed that 20% of the importers are already using the route. “Currently, 20 percent ...