Uganda politics

Back in January 2005, BONIFACE BYANYIMA (now deceased) was the national chairman of the Democratic Party. In an interview with BENON HERBERT OLUKA, Byanyima announced he had decided to quit active politics because it was ‘too dirty.’ He also candidly opened up about his bitter relationship with President Museveni, whom he said was standing in the way of democracy. Check also: Why Uganda And ...

Government has dismissed reports of dialogue between President Yoweri Museveni and his political nemesis Dr Kizza Besigye, according to ofwono Opondo. Check also: Ugandan FDC Party Leader, Kizza Besigye Tells Residents to Fight Land Grabbers This follows press reports quoting Besigye telling Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party members in a workshop in Soroti district that they have reached an agreement ...

Kampala — A Ugandan Member of Parliament (MP) has claimed many Ugandans are being registered to vote in Kenya’s August 8 General Election. Samia Bugwe North MP, Gideon Onyango, claimed it is mainly those residing in districts bordering Kenya who are being registered. “Enrolment of Ugandans into the Kenyan voter register is massive.[9] Check also: President Yoweri Museveni Declared Winner Of ...

KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni on Friday named a new head of Uganda’s electoral commission but critics said the nominee was another government loyalist and reflected the veteran leader’s intent to extend his three decades in power. Check also: President Yoweri Museveni Surprised Villagers Of Luweero District By Fetching Water On A Bicycle Since taking office in 1986 after a five-year ...

”Amin was better than Museveni.” The former Forum for Democratic Change presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye, on Sunday lauded former Ugandan president Idi Amin, saying his eight-year leadership was more developmental than President Museveni’s 30-year reign. Check Also: Besigye: Am seeking international remedies The late Idi Amin ruled Uganda from 1972 to 1979. “Although he was not highly educated, he left ...