Politics

The 2001 Electoral Petition: A Turning Point in Uganda’s Democracy?

“In the fabric of history, each thread is a decision, each pattern an election, and each tear a petition that could have changed it all.”

Uganda Christian University (UCU) students are set to elect their guild leaders this week. One law student, Jorem Edonu, and Ddumba Timothy, who are pursuing a bachelor of science in information technology, are vying for the office of the Guild President. The Standard Online’s immaculate Auma interviewed Jorem ahead of the elections on Friday.

Uganda Christian University (UCU) students are set to elect their guild leaders this week. Timothy Ddumba, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in science in information technology, and a law student, Jorem Edonu, are vying for the office of Guild President. The Standard Online’s immaculate Auma interviewed Timothy ahead of the elections on Friday:

After a successful vetting process by the Guild Electoral Commission (EC) team at Uganda Christian University (UCU), four candidates have been selected to run for the position of guild government in the forthcoming elections.

Bravo stated that as the first ever elected president of the UCU Business Society, he intends to advocate for the interests of students and build a visible society aimed at influencing mature minds of leadership.

With just a small amount of UGX400000, Tukahirwa was able to pay for a short course in makeup where she was awarded a certificate and is now a certified makeup artist.

The aspirants have had an opportunity to air out their manifestos in an attempt to sway electors to vote for them. The tension from the candidates as they presented themselves during the debate held in Nkoyoyo Hall was palpable this afternoon. We managed to capture some moments in pictures.