NRM Vice Chairman Alhajj Moses Kigongo has declared a zero-tolerance stance against party members pursuing independent campaigns, vowing to enforce strict disciplinary measures. During a leadership training session for district and municipal NRM chairpersons, Kigongo emphasized unwavering adherence to party structures and procedures.
NRM lawmakers from Buganda region have intensified mobilization efforts in Kasambya County, spearheaded by area MP David Kabanda, to consolidate support for President Museveni and party candidates in upcoming elections. The campaign follows the region's underperformance in the 2021 polls, with leaders seeking to address voter concerns and showcase government achievements.
A heated confrontation unfolded between State Minister Persis Namuganza and Namutumba Woman MP Mariam Naigaga before NRM Electoral Commission chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi. The dispute centers on contested results for the NRM district chairperson position in Namutumba, where Simon Menya (aligned with Namuganza) reportedly defeated Naigaga 489-180 votes.
Tensions flared within Uganda's Democratic Party as Bukoto Central MP Richard Ssebamala publicly challenged DP President Norbert Mao's leadership legitimacy. The confrontation follows Mao's recent press conference, where he dismissed Ssebamala's bid for the party's secretary generalship position, citing a lack of necessary qualifications.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region.
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