NUP’s Top Mobilizer Reveals Hooliganism as Party Strategy Ahead of 2026 Elections
As another electoral period draws nearer, Moses Bigirwa, a top mobilizer in the National Unity Platform (NUP), has revealed that his party intends to shift focus from a manifesto-based campaign to “total hooliganism” ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Bigirwa, who was speaking during a political talk show at a local TV station on Wednesday night, April 10, 2024, claimed that Ugandans do not pay attention to manifestos presented by candidates during campaigns, which has prompted NUP to change strategy...
FDC Najjanakumbi Questions the Source of Dr. Kizza Besigye’s Funds for Nationwide Mobilization
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Najjanakumbi faction has raised concerns about the source of funds being used by Dr. Kizza Besigye during his ongoing nationwide mobilization tours. The faction's leadership is pressing Besigye to declare the origin of the funds, suspecting possible dubious means of acquisition.
Jack Sabiti, the Chairperson of FDC Najjanakumbi, accused Besigye, the former leader of the party, of operating outside the rules and distributing instructions along with sacks of cash. Sabiti expressed doubts over the...
NRM Secretary General Urges Town Clerks to Fight Corruption, Prioritize Accountability
The NRM Secretary General, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, has urged civil servants to avoid corruption and be firm on issues of accountability as they carry out their duties. Accountability enables the government to improve service delivery.
He made these remarks on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, while addressing members of the Town Clerk's Association of Uganda (TCAU), which represents all town clerks in Uganda's urban councils, at the launch of the five-year strategic plan 2024/28 at Kira Municipality Headquarters.
He warned technocrats...
Speaker Among Orders URA to Clarify on the EFRIS System for Better Work Relationship with Kikuubo Traders
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Anite Among has ordered the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to clarify the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS) to the Kikuubo traders for a better work relationship between the two. The speaker made the above order during the parliamentary session that took place on April 9, 2024.
This comes after the Kampala traders in Kikuubo organized a protest on April 8, 2024, against the high taxes levied on them and the introduction of the...
Mpuuga and Other Opposition MPs Boycott Ssenyonyi’s Event to Present Next Year’s Alternative Budget
The former Leader of Opposition, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, and his faction of opposition members of parliament (MPs) boycotted the event organized by Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi to present an alternative budget for the next financial year.
The event held at Parliament on April 8, 2024, which was supposed to show a united front against the ruling party's budget proposal, instead shed light on deep divisions within the National Unity Platform (NUP) party. As attendees filled the conference room with anticipation,...
FDC Okays Katonga Faction Consultations, Appeals For Reconciliation
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has said it’s very okay for members of the Katonga faction to do consultations about their future in the FDC party as long as they do it without trying to pull down the FDC main party.
While speaking to members of the press on April 8, 2024, at the party headquarters at Najjanankumbi in Kampala, the party spokesperson John Kikonyogo said that as a party they can't stop anyone from consulting with their supporters...
