The Electoral Commission (EC), led by Justice Simon Byabakama, has issued a stern warning to all stakeholders in the Kawempe North by-election to ensure a peaceful and transparent electoral process. The by-election, scheduled for tomorrow, will determine the new Member of Parliament and Local Council Chairperson for the area.

The Rwenzururu Kingdom has issued a strong warning to political actors against using the name of His Majesty Omusinga Charles Mumbere Iremangoma in their campaigns. The caution comes after allegations that former Leader of the Opposition Winnie Kiiza Nyabahasa invoked the Omusinga’s name while campaigning for the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate in the Kawempe North by-election.

President Yoweri Museveni has responded to concerns raised by residents of Kawempe regarding the limited allocation of funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM). During his campaign visit to support NRM candidate Faridah Nambi in the Kawempe North by-election, the President assured residents that the government is working to increase PDM funding to address the high demand in urban areas.

Renowned Democratic Party (DP) activist Benedicto Kiwanuka Galiko has expressed frustration over the prolonged delays in court judgments regarding his legal challenges against DP President Norbert Mao’s leadership. Kiwanuka, a long-standing member of the party, has filed multiple cases questioning the legitimacy of Mao’s election and the processes that led to his leadership.