Current Affairs

The police in Hoima are investigating the circumstances under which Pius Wakabi, the Bugahya County Member of Parliament, has reportedly gone missing.

Dr. Flavian Zeija appeared on Thursday morning before the appointments committee of parliament for vetting as Uganda’s new Chief Justice.

Lydia Tumushabe, the Katonga region, confirmed Kivumbi’s arrest but did not provide details regarding the reasons or circumstances leading to it.

The Masaka Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted an application for a vote recount in the closely contested Kalungu West constituency election.

Hajati Madina Nsereko is the Kawempe South Member of Parliament-elect. Running on the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket, Nsereko defeated candidates

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has opposed the bail application of Dr Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, arguing that there are insufficient grounds for her release.

The Electoral Commission (EC) has advised Tony Awany, the loser in the Nwoya County parliamentary election, to go to court if he feels dissatisfied with the election results.

Barbie Itungo, the wife of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi, has complained about continued security restrictions blocking access to their home, leading to food shortages.

The five candidates who contested for the Ajuri County parliamentary seat will not be campaigning ahead of the repeat election scheduled by the Electoral Commission.

A strong security presence remains visible across Kampala as parts of the business community gradually resume operations following Uganda’s general elections.