They claim that the reason given by security at Entebbe Airport, including police, was unclear
The family is in distress after their relative was reportedly blocked. He was arrested at Entebbe International Airport, and for four days now, he has not been seen. He had come to attend a funeral of a family member. He had been nominated as the presidential candidate for the Federal Alliance party but had not yet been officially introduced before the party leadership.
The President also reiterated the government’s dedication to eradicating poverty. Â
Mpigi District concluded late last night with mixed reactions as incumbent MPs retained their seats.
Mpigi, Uganda – The National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary primaries in Mpigi District concluded late last night with mixed reactions as incumbent MPs retained their seats while losing candidates alleged electoral malpractices. Â
NRM voters in various parts of Mukono district did not turn up in the party primaries elections
NRM supporters in various parts of Mukono did not show much enthusiasm in the party primaries, as the number of people who turned up to vote was very low, according to the party's register. In some areas, there were even reports of voter bribery, and the process was marred by chaos.
In villages like Colline, the register had 300 voters, but only 80 participated in the election. Meanwhile, in Ssaza Village, the party register listed 700 voters, but only 25 cast their votes. Mark Kabunga, a party leader in the area, expressed disappointment, saying they were surprised by the low voter turnout.
In other villages like Kasangalabi and Nsuube, among others, the voting process was even worse. Here, Daisy Ssonko Nabatanzi, one of the contenders for the NRM ticket in Mukono Municipality, was accused of engaging in voter bribery as she competed for the position.
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The race for the NRM flag bearer in Lubaga South was tightly contested, with the following results: Â Musa Mbazira, 369 votes; Derick Lufunya, 32 votes Â
The NRM primary elections for the Lubaga South Constituency in Kampala District commenced at exactly 4:00 AM this morning, with voters turning up in large numbers to elect their flag bearer for the 2026-2031 general elections. The race for the NRM parliamentary seat in Lubaga South was contested by two candidates: Musa Mbazira and Derick Lufunya Â
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