Politics

Five years down the road and we are back at it again—the campaigns, the noise, the different political party primaries (kamyufu), the endless halt in the traffic, the debates and divisions among  people, the rise in violence and so much yet to unfold.

Although Mukono is currently a National Unity Platform (NUP) stronghold, its status as an opposition stronghold dates to more than 15 years ago. Nambooze first captured the seat in a dramatic do or die 2010 by-election on the Democratic Party (DP) ticket, defeating NRM’s Rev Peter Bakaluba Mukasa for Mukono County then. 

The 27th Guild Parliament has rejected the list of presidential appointees for various posts in the
parliament, leading to the cancellation of the vetting process that was scheduled for January
4th.

Uganda Christian University’s 27th Guild Government has elected new parliamentary leadership following a competitive virtual election session on December 30. The election was presided over by Rt: Hon. Emmanuel Edonu, the outgoing Speaker of the 26th Students’ Guild Parliament.

In her announcement, Mwesigye expressed gratitude for having been elected president of the Guild Government and stressed the importance of professionalism in the submissions. 

Mwesigye’s victory sparked jubilant celebrations from her supporters, who thronged Nkoyoyo Hall to hear the results. Her campaign. Addressing the excited crowd, Mwesigye quoted Romans 8:31: “If God is for you, who can be against you?” She pledged to make her tenure as Guild President the most impactful in UCU’s history.

The Uganda Christian University (UCU) Alumni Association officially began its general election process earlier this month , an event eagerly awaited by alumni who wish to compete for over 20 key positions within the association.