Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / Jan 3, 2021
I’m not interested in power, says Museveni
by AdministratorMbabazi’s aide set free by general court martial – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / July 27, 2016
Prosecution has withdrawn all the charges against Emmy Katabazi, an operative of the Internal Security Organization who was an aide to former premier and presidential candidate Amama Mbabazi . Katabazi’s case was before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. He was arrested last year for conducting himself in manner prejudicial to good order in the army and taking unofficial leave of absence. This was the first case before Lt. Gen Andrew Gutti, the the new chairman of the General Court Martial.
by AdministratorWhat next for Mbabazi after Supreme Court ruling? – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / April 2, 2016
On Thursday, the Supreme Court upheld the election of President Yoweri Museveni after dismissing the petition field by former presidential candidate John Patrick Amama Mbabazi challenging his victory. So what next for Mbabazi the politician after losing the election and also losing the legal challenge. Sudhir Byaruhanga spoke to two political analysts who argued that Mbabazi will have to design robust strategies to remain political relevant ahead of the next elections in 2021 or else he could sink into political oblivion.
by AdministratorMuseveni lawyers ask court to dismiss Mbabazi petition with costs – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / March 16, 2016
Lawyers of President Yoweri Museveni have asked court to dismiss with costs the case in which former presidential Candidate Amama Mbabazi is challenging the victory of the ruling party candidate in the 2016 polls. Didas Nkurunziza, the lead lawyer, claims the petitioner lacks cogent and credible evidence to support the claim that Museveni was unduly elected. However, lawyer Kiryowa Kiwanuka who is also part of the president’s legal team spent the better part of the morning defending the Electoral Commission which according to the Chief Justice, Bart Katureebe was overstepping his mandate. In his defence, Kiwanuka said any indictment on the Electoral Commission would have a huge bearing on the validity of Museveni’s reelection.
by AdministratorMbabazi Petition: Supreme Court to rule on “Friends of the Court” application on Monday – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / March 12, 2016
The Supreme Court will two days from today, deliver a verdict on whether it can accept applications filed by Makerere University Law dons & civil society to join the presidential election petition as friends of court. This was the culmination of a four-hour battle of wits and articulation based on case law, precedence and scholarly writings. Chief Justice Bart Katureebe who led a panel of nine Justices revealed that the superior court of record will deliver a judgement on Monday.
by AdministratorMbabazi: NRM using crime preventers to check voters registers – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / December 22, 2015
NRM using crime preventers to check voters registers
by AdministratorWho are Mbabazi’s people? – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / November 3, 2015
With just four months to polling day, candidates are assembling their campaign teams with men and women they hope will influence the vote in their favour. NTV’s Raymond Mujuni now looks at the men and women in Amama Mbabazi’s The Democratic Alliance/ Go Forward camp.
by AdministratorAmama Mbabazi declares he will stand for president in 2016 – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / June 15, 2015
Former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has declared that he will be offering himself for Presidency in the 2016 General Election ending long months of speculation. In a 5 minute You-tube Video, Mbabazi says he will vie for the position of the NRM flag bearer at the party’s delegates conference and later as Presidential candidate in the 2016 general election.
by AdministratorAmama Mbabazi called to face NRM disciplinary committee – NTV
Kampala, Uganda – East Africa / October 15, 2014
Chairman of the ruling NRM party’s disciplinary committee Moses Kigongo has written to NRM Secretary General and former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi summoning him to respond to a raft of allegations.