Uganda politics

KAMPALA, Uganda – Officials with Uganda’s ruling party passed a resolution to remove the age limit on the presidency so President Yoweri Museveni can run again.[9] Check also: Opposition MPs Walk Out On Museveni Over Besigye Museveni, now 71, would be ineligible to seek re-election in 2021 because the constitution bars anyone older than 75 to serve. He has been ...

The Inspector General of Police Gen.[9] Kale Kayihura told journalists at a press conference held at police headquarters in Naguru on 14 July 2016 that, “the images that were shown on television and social media were selective.[5] Check also: Omalla Suspended Over Election Offenses They did not show the whole incident where crowds threw stones at the police.[10] That is ...

Anders: The New York Times reported that South Korea and Uganda made 10 agreements recently related to defense,[9] health, rural development, and communications technology.[7 Would you please explain the nature of these agreements? Check also: Uganda’s President Sent Kim Jong Un Congratulatory Message H.E. Ruhakana Rugunda: South Korea is a very important country in terms of development. It has now ...

UGANDA – Soldiers and an opposition MP among those suspected of planning an armed uprising against President Yoweri Museveni.[9] Check also: Dr. Kizza Besigye charged with treason At least 30 people,[6] including serving soldiers and an opposition MP, have been arrested on suspicion of plotting to overthrow Uganda’s government,[5] the country’s army has said. Army spokesman Colonel Paddy Ankunda told ...

The High court in Kampala has ordered government to pay Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago,[5] Shs75m as damages for having been maliciously arrested at Central Police Station (CPS) stairs and prosecuted as he protested against the then Kiboko squad in 2007.[4] Check ALSO: Dr. Besigye Is A Security Threat The arrest of Mr Lukwago happened while he was the Kampala Central ...