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Entrenched Rivalry Among Candidates Frustrates NRM Joint Campaigns in North Karamoja

By Stanley Ebele The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party’s joint campaigns in North Karamoja have suffered a huge blow as candidates choose to conduct solo campaigns, in direct violation of the party’s Electoral Commission guidelines. Earlier this month, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the…

Why All Eligible Citizens Must Vote?

“We must understand that democracy thrives on active participation. Every individual’s vote matters and contributes to the broader tapestry of governance”. OPINION Recently, I had the chance to reconnect with an old friend from high school, who now serves as an aide…

UPDF Draws Line, Warns MPs Against Misuse of Security Escorts

By Bondry Kilenga The 405 Brigade Commander Lt. Col. Gaston Mugarura has warned the incumbent Members of Parliament in Kotido District against involving their security escorts in political activities, as this could result in their guards being withdrawn. His warning comes amid…

Age is Just A number: Museveni Nominated Unopposed for NRM Chairmanship and 2026 Presidential Flag

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been nominated unopposed to contest for both the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairmanship and as the party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2026 general elections. Dr. Tanga Odoi, Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, officially nominated Museveni…

Kotido NRM Candidates Agree to Hold Joint Campaigns Amidst Rivalry

By Bondry Kilenga The National Resident Movement (NRM) party candidates in Kotido district and Municipality have agreed to hold joint campaigns in a bid to reduce internal rivalry and promote harmony ahead of the primaries. This decision follows a harmonization meeting convened…

Kotido Commemorates UN Day for Torture Victims with A Call for Security Forces to Uphold Human Rights

By Jennifer Acheng and Alexander Okori Kotido district on Thursday joined the rest of the World to Commemorate the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with demands for effective enforcement of Ant-Tortures Laws and free and fair elections taking…

Election Violence Prompts Urgent Security Meeting in Kotido

By Bondry Kilenga Security authorities in Kotido District have announced plans to convene a crucial meeting with political figures to address tensions and prevent violence stemming from the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) internal elections and in anticipation of the upcoming general…

Rengen LCIII Decries Rising Cases of Election Violence

Bondry Kilenga Cases of election violence have reportedly risen in Rengen Sub-County, Kotido District following the ongoing nationwide NRM party elections. Reports from the sub county authorities indicate that at least seven cases have been reported in less than one month. Elijah…