National CCEDU to Petition EC, Parliament over ban from Electoral Activities Members of the Citizens Coalition for Electoral Democracy, CCEDU have resolved to petition parliament’s legal committee and electoral commission over the latter’s decision to suspend its accreditation for what it terms as “Electoral Related Activities.” Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531414352
National Ntagali to appoint Caretaker for Soroti Diocese Stanley Ntagali is today expected to take over the direct control of Soroti Diocese and appoint a caretaker, following the suspension of the elections for the replacement of the outgoing Bishop, Rt. Rev. George Erwau. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531380480
National Mobile Money Agents Boycott own Strike for fear of arrests Plans by activists to Mobile Money operators to boycott operations in protest of new taxes on mobile money transactions has flopped in parts of Kampala after several operators ignored the call and continued operating normally throughout the day. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531380322
National Museveni bows to public Pressure, directs Parliament to Amend Excise Duty (Amendment) Act 2018 President Yoweri Museveni has directed parliament to hold further discussions with the view to reaching consensus on how government should raise the much needed revenue to finance the budget and undertake the development agenda without causing unbearable burden to the citizens. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531332071
National Police Officer shoots, injures one at a Polling Station Police in Kampala has in custody one of its own, Constable Alex Turyatunga on a case of unlawful wounding of a civilian after he shot a voter at Kikaaya A polling Station in Kisaasi, Kampala District. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531321481
National Teargas, Gunshots Rock Kampala as Police, social media activists clash Hell broke loose in Kampala as police fired live bullets and teargas at activists who were demonstrating against social media and mobile money taxes. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531321119
National Campaign manager arrested for Vote Buying A campaign manager is being held at Zirobwe Police Station in Luweero district over alleged vote-buying. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531320943
National Drama in Kawempe as Voters Boycott LC I Elections Drama has ensued in Nakamiro Village in Bwaise II Parish in Kawempe division in Kampala after voters boycotted the election of the LC I chairperson due to elimination of their favorite candidate from the register. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531320780
National 500 Clients ‘Take Home’ Fortebet Gifts In Kasese, Fort Portal, Bushenyi, Ishiaka Fortebet fired up the moods of its customers when it bombarded its centres in FortPortal, Kasese and Ishaka with massive gifts to its clients. Story by Howwe \ 1531293413
National Campaign manager arrested for Vote Buying A campaign manager is being held at Zirobwe Police Station in Luweero district over alleged vote-buying. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531218250
National Ntungamo students stab Health worker Police in Ntungamo district has in custody three students of Hillside Academy for attempted murder. Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531217972
National CCEDU promises not to participate in LC election, EC suspends Coalition's Accreditation CCEDU has this afternoon re-affirmed its earlier position that – it is opposed to the method of voting by lining up behind candidates as currently designated by the Local Government Act, and therefore will not observe the LCI elections Story by Howwe Editor \ 1531214850