Mwenda based his prediction on the recent political developments in Cameroon, where the world’s oldest sitting president, Paul Biya, was declared the winner of another contentious seven-year term at the age of 92.
Abraham Luzzi has been racking mileage as a major contender in the Kampala Central Member of Parliament race, capturing the public’s attention with a deeply unorthodox and often controversial campaigning style.
The campaigns, which started on September 29 have seen no major running battles, similar to previous elections, between security forces and government security forces, but analysts fear the most volatile period is yet to come.
The ruling party has been celebrating the pre-election confirmation of its flag bearers, who now await swearing in as Members of Parliament without facing a ballot contest.
While addressing the press after her nomination, the Pearl of Africa Music Award winning singer argued that she will champion the rights of informal sector workers notably the welfare and rights of Ugandan women seeking jobs in the Arab world as domestic workers.
Dr. Bwanika suggests that a person who loses the presidential election but manages to secure 5% or more of the national vote should proceed directly to Parliament.
Museveni accused NRM leaders and government officials of lacking the necessary political and communication skills to effectively manage and relate to campaign crowds.
The NUP presidential candidate was asked at a press conference about the details of the moment a makeshift stage gave way beneath him during a rally in Nagongera town, Tororo district, sending him tumbling to the ground.
Speaking during President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign tour of her home region, West Nile, the Minister positioned Uganda as a land of rapid financial opportunity that defies global norms.
A clip that went viral online showed Maj Gen Olum, dressed in full military uniform, dancing alongside NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong and State Minister for General Duties, Justine Kasule Lumumba.
Addressing a rally in Nebbi District where she accompanied President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his campaign trail on Saturday, Janet urged voters to treasure the peace Uganda currently enjoys, warning against taking it for granted.
On Monday, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke strongly defended the security agencies’ actions, asserting that all roads designated for campaign use are perfectly navigable.
Bobi Wine alleged on Saturday morning that the security forces are not only blocking his campaigns in main towns, but also trying to prevent his message from reaching other parts of the country electronically.
The LOP noted that in 11th Parliament of 557 MPs, 86% have Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees including 18 PhD holders. Only 20 out of 557 MPs have A’level or its equivalent.
Opondo, who recently retired as the Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, argued that after four decades at the helm, Ugandans—including those outside the NRM who may feel fatigued—should support Museveni for this single, last time.
Ssegona revealed a private conversation with NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) in which he expressed willingness to take over party leadership after the current president leaves office
The launch of the campaigns today sees the two main rivals start in separate regions, a pattern the EC appears to have purposefully maintained throughout the programme to minimise the potential for clashes.
The office was built clandestinely to the extent that most of the construction workers were not aware that it was the NUP offices until today’s opening when the party insignia were slapped on the walls.
The group which reportedly grew from a small number of former prisoners into thousands, was courted into the ruling party through efforts of among others, the Ministry Luwero and Rwenzori Tringle.