No mention of electoral reforms at NRM retreat

A poll conducted by Afrobarometer, a reputable Africa-wide firm, shows that 89 per cent of Ugandans would like to see change in at least one aspect of the electoral system ahead of next year’s election.

>With tomorrow’s dissolution of Parliament and the walkout by the Opposition on Monday, it is now a foregone conclusion that the country will go into elections in October without any electoral reforms as had been anticipated.

A civil suit filed by former deputy secretary general, Zitto Kabwe against Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (Chadema) will be mentioned today in the High Court.

Mahende murder case for mention Aug 27
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The Minister for Presidency and Kampala has called for patriotism among NRM party leaders so as to silence the growing cynicism the Opposition has about government achievements.

As the race for the NRM party primaries gains momentum, a red flag has been raised against 55 aspirants, mostly those seeking to be either elected or re-elected as Members of Parliament on the NRM party ticket in the 2016 general election.

President Museveni has refuted reports of replacing Amama Mbabazi as NRM Secretary General, arguing the resolutions passed by ruling party MPs during the two-day meeting at State House Entebbe were not formal and therefore not binding.