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. 

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.

The president of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA), Yusuf Welonga, has advised students to explore other available avenues before thinking about strikes.