Election 2011
Money Grab?
Yesterday, in an emergency session of Parliament, lawmakers voted to give Statehouse an extra sh80.6 billion in the supplementary budget. »
Reach Out To Attorney General, Says Dr. Kiggundu
Last summer, thousands of Rwandans around the world voted at 20 diplomatic missions. The Electoral Commission chair, Dr. Badru Kiggundu, urges the Ugandan diaspora to reach out to the attorney general to participate in future elections. »
Besigye’s Last Shot: The Final Installment
In the final installment of "Besigye's Last Shot," journalist Igor Kossov looks at the top political players in Uganda-- and what 2011 could have in store for them. »
Latest Campaign News: Uganda 2011 Elections
President Museveni puts sh1.2 million on former West Nile soldiers' bank accounts, and builds houses for Acholi chiefs. Besigye promises to fight corruption and create jobs for the youth. Betti Kamya campaigns for Federo in Buganda, Acholi, and West Nile. Gunmen attack Mao's team in Moroto. And more. »
What Went Down in Uganda This Week?
Too busy to keep up with the Ugandan news this week? Ugandans Abroad compiles it for you in one easy-to-digest read. Click here. »
Who Can Take On The Two Most Powerful Men in Uganda?
Ugandans Abroad spoke to Ingrid Turinawe, chairperson of Women for Peace, the national chairperson of the Forum for Democratic Change's Women League, and a candidate for Rukunguri District's Woman MP seat. »
Besigye’s Last Shot: Part Two
Last week, journalist Igor Kossov took a look at the historical relationship between three powerful figures in Ugandan politics. Today, check out part two on the NRM and the growing tension between the movement, Besigye, and Byanyima »
Besigye’s Last Shot
Earlier this year, Ugandans Abroad ran "Besigye's Last Shot," an eloquent three-part feature story by reporter Igor Kossov. In light of the upcoming elections in February, we've updated the story and are republishing the three installments. »
Who Will Lead The IPC’s Campaign?
We know the diaspora is closely following the elections back home. Ugandans Abroad reporting team is on the ground for you, getting the latest information. Our team gives us another dispatch here, on who will lead the IPC's campaign to win the elections next February. »
Who Wants To Be President of Uganda?
We know the diaspora will closely follow the elections back home. Ugandans Abroad reporter David Tash Lumu gives us one of our first dispatches from the ground. »
