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Museveni is president again

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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Museveni casting his vote

Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been announced winner of the 2016 presidential elections in Uganda, bringing his collective years in power to thirty five by 2021.
Museveni, who is also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer, emerged the leading contender in a tight race contested by 8 other candidates including Col Dr Kizza Besigye of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC); John Patrick Amama Mbabazi of the Go Forward ; Peoples Development Party (PDP) candidate Abed Bwanika, Farmers Party of Uganda (FPU) candidate Major General Benon Biraaro Buta and Independent candidates Prof Venasius Baryamureeba, Faith Maureen Walube Kyalya and Elton Joseph Mabiriizi.
Releasing the results today the Independent Electoral Commission boss Eng Badru Kiggundu said Museveni won with 5, 617, 503 votes, representing (60.75), while his closest challenger Dr Kizza Besigye came second with 3,270,290, representing 35.3%. Third-placed Amama Mbabazi only managed 132, 574 representing 1.43% of the total votes cast.
Candidates Abed Bwanika polled 86,075(0.93%); Maureen Kyalya 40,598 (0.44%); Prof Baryamureeba 51,086; Gen Biraaro 24,675(0.27%) and Mabiriizi 23,762(0.26%)
The FDC has however rejected the results announced by the IEC, saying the election was not free and fair.
In a press release by the FDC party president Major General John Gregory Mugisha Muntu, he urged Ugandans and the international community to reject the results released by the IEC.
meanwhile, in a related development, information available to the Eagleonline indicates that both Dr Besigye and Amama Mbabazi are under ‘house arrest’ at their homes in Kasangati and Kololo, respectively.
According to the IEC, all the other candidates scored less than 1 per cent of the vote.

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US Secretary of state tells Museveni not to torture Besigye

By
Steven F Mandu
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Dr. Besigye casting his vote.
Dr. Besigye casting his vote.

 

The United State Secretary of State, John Kerry says he has called President Yoweri Museveni today reminding to adhere to democratic principles and also to respect Dr. Kizza Besigye.

“The Secretary expressed his concern about the detentions of opposition candidate Kizza Besigye and harassment of opposition party members during voting and tallying, and he urged President Museveni to rein in the police and security forces, noting that such action calls into question Uganda’s commitment to a transparent and credible election process free from intimidation”. Reads the statement.

Besigye, Forum for democratic Change party President, Maj.Gen.Mugisha Muntu, party national chairman Wasaw Birigwa and Secretary for Mobilisarion, Ingrid Turinawe were some of the top party officials arrested with Besigye today. The four claim they were due to address the press conference on the aftermath of elections at the party headquarters but police say they were ur to announce results from their own tally centre.

Below is the statement

Secretary Kerry’s Call with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni

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Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

February 19, 2016

 

 

Secretary Kerry spoke over the phone today with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to underscore that Uganda’s progress depends on adherence to democratic principles in the ongoing election process and that the United States stands by the Ugandan people as they undertake this most essential democratic endeavor.

The Secretary expressed his concern about the detentions of opposition candidate Kizza Besigye and harassment of opposition party members during voting and tallying, and he urged President Museveni to rein in the police and security forces, noting that such action calls into question Uganda’s commitment to a transparent and credible election process free from intimidation.

Secretary Kerry also expressed concern about the Government of Uganda’s decision to block several popular social media and mobile money sites starting on Election Day, and he urged President Museveni to end this blockage immediately.

Finally, the Secretary noted the delay in the opening of many polling stations. Secretary Kerry said he was encouraged that the Electoral Commission is taking steps to extend polling for certain areas.

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Besigye, Muntu arrested as FDC, Mbabazi’s homes are sealed off

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Our Reporter
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Kizza Besigye
Kizza Besigye

Forum for Democratic Change Presidential flag bearer and his party leader Gen. Mugisha Muntu have arrested and driven to unknown destination.

The two were picked this after at party headquarters at Najjanakumbi with the party’s national chairman Waswa Birigwa and Ingrid Turinawe, the secretary for mobilization.

police accuse the four of trying to declare results of the elections contrary to the law that gives the mandate to the Electoral Commission. However, FDC party maintains that the four were to address a press conference but declaring results.

police commanded by Andrew Felix Kaweesi, the forces, head of human resource in charging of training oversaw the arrest. meanwhile as police arrested the party top leadership, the force also took over the party and is now in charge of affairs at Najjanakumbi.

At Kololo, another Presidential contender Amama Mbabazi, has been put under house arrest by both police and military police as his home is under siege.

In Kampala, at the  central business district, shop owners and banks have been locked Entebbe road leading to Airport has been cut by rioters while down-town, FDC supporters especially Kiseeka market are on the street.

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Museveni leads as senior ministers are sent home

By
Steven F Mandu
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Jim Muhwezi
Out-Jim Muhwezi

National Resistance Movement presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni is leading other contenders in the 2016 race with 1,362,961 representing 61percent while his main rival Kizza Besigye of Forum for Democratic Change has 738,628 representing 33 percent.

Out-Rose Akol
Out-Rose Akol

Independent candidate of Go-Forward Amama Mbabazi pulled 41,291 representing 1.87 percent, Abed Bwanika got 22,180 votes representing 0.69 percent while the rest, each got less than one percent.

In-Gerald Karuhanga
In-Gerald Karuhanga

Announcing the results EC Chairman, Badru Kiggundu appealed to voters in areas where voting was postponed to and vote but again, he apologized for the mess.

Defeated-Barbara Oundo Nekesa
Defeated-Barbara Oundo Nekesa

Senior ministers defeated

In Bukinzo East, Defence Minister Crispus Kiyonga has lost, Irene Muloni is trailing.

Out-NRA/M only legislature in 1980 elections, Crispus Kiyonga
Out-NRA/M only legislature in 1980 elections, Crispus Kiyonga

In Bungokho South, State Minister for Industry, Michael Werikhe is trailing independent Andrew Mauso, In Rujumbura county, Rukungiri, Information and National Guidance Minister Maj.Gen. Jim Muhwezi has reportedly lost to FDC candidate. Newly appointed Minister of Internal Affairs, Rose Akol has lost her Bukedea Woman seat.

In-Comedian Kato Lubwama replaces equally another comedian Ken Lukyamuzi in Lubaga South
In-Comedian Kato Lubwama replaces equally another comedian Ken Lukyamuzi in Lubaga South

In Busia, State Minister for Karamonja Affairs, Barbara Nekesa is defeated by her rival. In Mitooma North, Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire is reported to have lost to his opponent while long serving Deputy Prime and Minister for Public Service, Henry Kajura has lost his bid for Hoima Municipality which he had contested as an independent candidate.

In Lubaga South, veteran legislature, Ken Lukyamuzi is reported to have lost to city comedian Kato Lubwama while in Rubaga North; Beti Olive Kamya is bouncing back to Parliament. In Ntungamo Municipality, Independent candidate, Gerald Karuhanga won incumbent Yona Kanyomozi

 

 

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Mbabazi storms city after Besigye arrest

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Our Reporter
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Go-Forward contender Amama Mbabazi
Go-Forward contender Amama Mbabazi

Independent Presidential candidate, Amama Mbabazi is on his way from Kanungu after casting his vote.

The Go-Forward candidate is the second contender to storm the city after Forum for Democratic Change leader Kizza Besigye. Mbabazi according to those close to him, he is coming to join Besigye to protect their votes and also make sure that there tallying at Nambolle isnt tampered with.

“We are on our way and we want to join Besigye and all those in the struggle said an aide to the former Prime Minister”

Besigye was arrested in Naguru this evening as he stormed a an isolated residence he claims was being used NRM to rig.

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Besigye arrested after voting

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Our Reporter
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True Democrat Dr. Kizza Besigye

Forum for Democratic Change flag bearer Kizza Besigye has been arrested.

Dr.Besigye has been arrested in Naguru upon his return from Rukungiri where he cast his vote in the morning and he is being kept in unknown place. Wait for details

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We switched off Facebook, Twitter and Internet for security-Museveni

By
Richard Wanambwa
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Museveni casting his vote

President Yoweri Museveni has cast his vote at Kaaro High School at Rushere and after words addressed the press on what he intends to do for in case he wins elections.

Museveni says he is grateful that for the first time, the country is peaceful and he expects to win with a landslide victory. “The whole country is peaceful and I don’t think they will vote for the opposition, they have been telling lies” Museveni said.

Asked why government had switched off social media and internet, President Museveni said that it was temporary security measure because in the past, people have misused them.

“Those must be steps taken for security but it is temporary it will go away because in the past, people have misused the internet. There will be no violence, they tried to bring violence by Nambooze but we have handled them”

Asked on whether he can work with opposition, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) contender said “No” before he said “If there other contenders are disciplined why not if they are for development”

Mr Museveni also acknowledged that  that political parties and any other citizens can have tally centres but warned that nobody, except the Independent Electoral Commission will announce the results.

Meanwhile in Ntungoma municipality, two rival camps of Independent Gerald Karuhanga  and NRM’s Yona Musinguzi have attacked each other and scores of Mr Karuhanga had been attacked.

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party President who hails from Ntungamo is actually calling for the halting of the voting saying the process has been mismanaged by police and other security forces in favour of Mr Musinguzi.

I couldn’t imagine that a private civilian can command forces to arrest of people. They have arrested and kept at the residence of Yona’s  father place.  Four of Karuhanga’s agents have been detained and we call upon EC to shut these elections. An election observer accredited by EC also reported that he had been beaten together with a journalist

 

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Besigye, Kyalya cast their votes

By
Steven F Mandu
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Forum for Democratic Change flag bearer Kizza Besigye and Independent Maureen Kyalya have cast their votes. Kyalya voted in Jinja while Besigye voted in Rukungiri.

Dr. Besigye casting his vote.
Dr. Besigye casting his vote.

Besigye has contested four times against President Museveni who he served as a doctor during the 1981-86 protracted that brought Mr Museveni in power in 1986.

Ms Kyalya casting her vote.
Ms Kyalya casting her vote.
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Uganda switches off Facebook, Twitter over critical elections

By
Jonathan Kamoga
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If you have a friend or relative in Uganda, chances of communicating are indecisive as the country authorities have switched Facebook, Twitter and internet in some areas as the country conducts critical elections that will decide the fate of a 30 year ruler and a four time contender.

Uganda Communication Commission (UCC), authorities charged with overseeing the communication sector switched the internet, Facebook and Twitter for fear that the population and more the opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) would use them to get results from polling stations up-country.

There is also the fear that they would incite the public into protests in case finally results are delayed to be announced.

FDC’s Kizza Besigye, the main challenger to the incumbent Yoweri Museveni two days ago, dispatched communication gadgets to his agents to rely results direct from the polling station to the party tallying centre. The Electoral Commission also banned the use of mobile phones while at polling stations.

This comes after communication giant MTN and Airtel announced that they would be closed today and services like mobile money are not operational or are having difficulty in their services.

How a ban on Facebook, Twitter affects elections

The ban on Facebook, Internet and Twitter leaves only Electoral Commission to announce election results and this could affect both sides, opposition and ruling party as their agents will not be allowed to communicate results in time to their party tallying centres.

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Kiggundu has no powers to ban phones. – candidates

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Our Reporter
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Dr Kizza Besigye at one of his campaign rallies

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Rtd Col. Kizza Besigye and his Go Forward counterpart John Patrick Amama Mbabazi have denounced the recent announcement by the Electoral Commission (EC) banning phones at Polling Stations.

At a press briefing held yesterday morning at his home in Kasangati, Besigye argued that the country was past the 1980s and questioned the recent regulation that bars phones from polling stations.
“Kiggundu has no legal background to ban mobile phones. He has no powers to pass a decree through press conferences,” Besigye said.

He noted that camera phones are tools of surveillance that will be used to monitor irregularities in the polls. “Camera phones are great deterrent to those who want to rig polls,” he said.

Reiterating his defiance campaign, he called upon all those with phones to use them at the polls.
“Record and share the results and occurrences at the polling stations,” Besigye urged his supporters.

The FDC flag bearer further called upon EC to clarify about the discrepancies in the register. He observed that the registers they were issued with were not updated and still had the 20,000 ghost voters. “Let EC come out and show us those that were removed and their polling stations,” he tasked the EC

Besigye finalised his 2016 Presidential Campaigns with rallies in Nakawa, Banda and Luzira areas.
This is after police stopped him from holding rallies in the city centre. One person died and over 22 people were imprisoned.
Meanwhile, his Go Forward counterpart Mbabazi had earlier also told his supporters that there is no law that bars anyone carrying a phone to a polling centre, and urged them to ignore the EC directive.
Elections are set for tomorrow, Thursday February 18.

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