The National Resistance Movement's electoral commission office in Ntinda, Nakawa Division, was a hive of activity today as the second day of nominations for party flag bearers saw a significant increase in aspirants. Our reporter, Lawrence Kyambadde, was on the ground and filed this report.

Religious leaders from different faiths have expressed strong support for former State Minister for Water and Environment Ronald Kibuule, who is seeking to reclaim his seat as Member of Parliament for Mukono North County.

The clerics made their remarks during a massive thanksgiving ceremony held at Kibuule’s home on Thursday, where thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate his life after leaving Parliament and to thank God for his successful nomination.

Honorable Cissy Namujju urged Lwengo residents to avoid violence ahead of the election season while distributing tents to local council leaders.

The District Woman Member of Parliament for Lwengo, Honourable Cissy Namujju, has called upon the residents of Lwengo to avoid violence, especially as the district approaches the election season. Hon. Namujju made this appeal while distributing tents to local council leaders across the district's villages.

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) has arrested Mubarak Ssekikubo, the Chairperson of Nakisunga Sub-County and a Parliamentary candidate for Mukono South, over his alleged involvement in a job-for-sale racket within the Mukono District Local Government.

According to the SHACU Media Coordinator, Emmanuel Bunnya, the suspect was arrested on Thursday afternoon by police officers attached to the unit after repeatedly snubbing summons to record a statement regarding the ongoing investigations.