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Security forces seal off NUP headquarters.

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: The National Unity Platform (NUP) head office in Kamwokya, Kampala has been sealed off by security forces as the party was preparing to hold prayers for their alleged supporters who lost their lives in the hands of what has been termed as state operatives. In an announcement on Sunday,... Read More

I can’t join elective politics-Gen Kayihura

October 9, 2023    By Country Radio

Kisoro: Former Police boss, Gen (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, has said he will not join elective politics but rather will focus on farming after retiring from the army.  Gen Kayihura made the remarks over the weekend at his homecoming event organised at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality to celebrate his retirement from the army. “I am... Read More

Police speaks on Bobi Wine’s arrest, NUP leaders condemn police actions.

October 5, 2023    By Country Radio

National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders have condemned of the arrest of their leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi was netted immediately upon his arrival from South Africa and Canada at Entebbe International Airport. Mathias Mpuuga, the leader of the Opposition in Parliament, stated, “The cowardly regime has... Read More

Breaking news! NUP president Bobi Wine arrested at Entebbe airport

October 5, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has been arrested upon arrival at Entebbe airport at 10:20am. He was met by security officials on the tarmac and transferred into a waiting convoy of cars. His whereabouts are currently unknown. Kyagulanyi had been on an international mobilisation... Read More

Breaking News! Lukwago replaces Amuriat as the new FDC party president.

September 19, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: A section of members from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) at the ongoing highly contentious delegates’ conference has kicked out President Patrick Oboi Amuriat and replaced him with the Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. In a unanimous decision, the embattled members also agreed to remove the party’s Secretary... Read More

Birigwa denies picking Nomination Forms from FDC’s EC

September 19, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) national Chairman Ambassador Wasswa Birigwa has rebuffed rumours making rounds on social media that he picked nomination forms from the party’s electoral commission led by Toterebuka Bamwenda. Yesterday, social media platforms were awashed with information alleging that Mr. Birigwa had picked nomination forms... Read More

The state of affairs in Hoima LCV by-election.

September 14, 2023    By Country Radio

Hoima: As voting goes underway in the Hoima LCV by-election, Country radio brings you the state of events as they unfold. Background The by-election of the District Chairperson in Hoima District, is currently underway today September 14, 2023. The total number of voters in Hoima District is 94,825, with slightly... Read More

Ministers defend themselves Over House Absenteeism

September 7, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: A number of ministers have defended themselves after Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among adjourned the House prematurely yesterday over what she called chronic absenteeism by ministers. Among expressed disappointment after it came to her knowledge that none of the 83 ministers was present in the parliament to respond... Read More