Tag Archive: FDC

Two Opposition FDC MPs to Attend NRM Caucus Meeting at State House 

February 21, 2025    By Country Radio

Kampala: Two opposition-leaning legislators from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have accepted invitations to attend the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Parliamentary caucus, convened by President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe.  Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua confirmed to Country Radio that the two special guests, though not... Read More

FDC Members in Nyakishenyi Demand Release of Dr. Kizza Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Kirimbe Parish, Nyakishenyi Subcounty, Rukungiri District, have called for the immediate release of Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained in Luzira Prison.  Led by the Chairperson of the Kirimbe FDC United Group Judith Tumushabe, alongside members Charity... Read More

FDC Leaders in Rukungiri Express Concern Over Muhoozi’s Threats to Besigye 

February 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Leaders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District have raised concerns over alleged death threats made by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, against Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is currently detained at Luzira Prison.  The concerns were voiced during a press... Read More

FDC to Hold Prayer for Besigye in Rukungiri Despite Police Blocks

December 1, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: As Dr. Kizza Besigye is set to appear before a military court in Kampala on December 2, members of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Rukungiri district are planning to hold a prayer for him on Monday at his home in the district. The announcement was made... Read More

Police and Army Disrupt FDC Prayers for Besigye and Lutale in Rukungiri

November 26, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Security forces in Rukungiri district on November 26, disrupted a planned prayer meeting organized by the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to pray for the incarcerated Col. (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. Speaking to our news reporter at the FDC offices along Republic Road in... Read More

FDC Collects Over 1,800 Signatures for New Party Registration.

October 18, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction in Rukungiri District has collected 1,854 signatures out of the 15,000 targeted to register the new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This was revealed by Calleb Musimenta, the administrative secretary for FDC in Rukungiri, during an interview with our... Read More

Police raids Bugangari FDC offices, fire teargas to disperse Members.

May 28, 2024    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Police fired teargas to disperse leaders of the Forum Democratic Change (FDC) party who had converged for a meeting at their offices in Bugangari sub-county on Tuesday May 28, 2024. As chaos ensued, the Rukungiri district FDC administrator , Coleb Musimenta and Ten other members were arrrested and taken... Read More

Opposition in Parliament mourns FDC’s former spokesperson Eperu

April 9, 2024    By Country Radio

Kampala: The Opposition in Parliament has paid tribute to former FDC spokesperson Sarah Eperu. Eperu, who was also Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader of the women’s league, passed on on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Life Link Hospital in Kampala where she had been rushed for medical attention. Leader of Opposition... Read More

Parliament accepts Nsibambi as FDC whip.

October 11, 2023    By Country Radio

Kampala: Parliament through the Speaker, Anita Annet Among has accepted the appointment of Mawokota South MP, Yusuf Nsibambi as the new opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party whip in Parliament. This comes after Kira Municipality MP, Ibrahim Ssemujju was sacked by the opposition party’s Secretary General, Nathan Nandala Mafabi... Read More