Author: Zaidhi Mugabi

Buyende District Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Sarah Hassan Namulondo commonli known as Kitambala, has secured a decisive political milestone after clinching a double victory in the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries. She first won the July 17, 2025 party elections and later triumphed again in a tribunal-ordered re-election that covered more than fifty villages. The tribunal re-run followed a petition by Robinah Achom, who accused Namulondo of vote rigging in several parts of Budiope West constituency, including Nkondo Sub-county, Kidera Town Council, Bukungu Town Council, and Buyanja Sub-county. In the first round, Namulondo polled 80,685 votes (49.4%) in…

Kamuli town was buzzing with excitement and tension on Friday as four candidates were officially nominated to contest for the district’s most powerful political office — the LCV chairperson seat. From party diehards in yellow, to opposition faithful in blue, and independents flanked by hopeful supporters, the nomination center at the district headquarters turned into a festival of songs, slogans, and political promises. The Returning Officer, Mr. Kayabwe Kenneth, confirmed the names of those who made it onto the ballot: Mr. Dhizaala Kaloli, the NRM flag bearer; Mr. Mutebe Tayoleka, flying the FDC flag; and two independents, Mr. Ndegwe Mubarak…