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EC releases road map to 2026 Uganda general elections
Aug 3, 2023 · Demarcation of electoral areas July 2024 Update Voters’ Register January 2025 Presidential nominates 2nd October and 3rd October 2025 Elections January 12 to February 9, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, with focus on early preparations and adequate …
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2026 ELECTIONS: EC sets date for presidential, parliamentary polls
Aug 1, 2024 · KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a revised electoral roadmap announcing the date for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. The nominations for presidential and parliamentary elections will be conducted between Sept. 17 and Oct. 3, 2025, said Justice …
Karuma Hydropower Dam - The Independent Uganda
Sep 30, 2024 · President Museveni at the commissioning of Karuma hydro power project. Uganda makes a major leap in energy future but more work lies a head. COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda commissioned its largest hydropower project, the Karuma Hydropower Dam, on September 26, marking a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards enhanced electricity generation for both industrial growth and ...
CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba interview - The Independent Uganda
Oct 21, 2024 · INTERVIEW: TEN questions for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ***** THE INDEPENDENT: Briefly tell us about the role of the office of the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces as you see it? CDF MUHOOZI: The job of the CDF is to command, control and …
Uganda Independence: Forging a Ugandan identity - The …
Oct 9, 2024 · Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity as we reflect on our national identity COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As Uganda marks 62 years of independence today, October 9, 2024, in Busia District, the theme “Recommitment to Secure and Fortify Our Diversity” offers a powerful lens through which we can reflect on our national identity. …
IN PICTURES: Inside Makerere’s reconstructed ‘Ivory Tower’
Oct 3, 2024 · Makerere’s ‘Ivory Tower’ reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor. Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University.The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university’s iconic main building, the ‘Ivory Tower’, which was destroyed by a ...
KIGOGWA FUEL TANK FIRE: 11 dead, scores critically injured
Oct 22, 2024 · The fuel tanker on fire. INTERNET photo. KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | 11 people have been confirmed dead and scores injured after fuel tank caught fire at Kigoogwa Town along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occured at around 3:00 pm in Kigoogwa Town when a fuel tank registration number UAM 292Q, from Kampala heading Gulu overturned and caught fire in Kigoogwa town.
AFCON QUALIFIER: Cranes look to jump South Sudan hurdle
Oct 11, 2024 · Final touches yesterday. Cranes ready, says coach. PHOTO FUFA MEDIA. TODAY. Uganda vs South Sudan – MANDELA STADIUM, NAMBOOLE 7pm. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The last time Uganda Cranes shared an AFCON qualifying group with South Sudan was during the 2021 AFCON qualifiers. The two teams split the six points between them, with Uganda winning their home game and South Sudan defeating ...