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Daily Monitor
Thursday February 04 2021
Summary
Two supporters of National Unity Platform (NUP); Abdul Rashid Nkinga aka Jjaja Katikanyonyi is said to have been kidnapped on January 01, 2021 by unknown gunmen and the other, Baker Kalyango aka Engo ya Firebase was arrested from Kalangala when former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu campaigned in the islands of Ssese.
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Mr Abdul Rashid Nkinga aka Jjaja Katikanyonyi, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP) and aspirant for Buwama Town Council chairperson seat, is said to have been kidnapped on January 01, 2021 by unknown gunmen.
His colleague, Mr Baker Kalyango aka Engo ya Firebase was arrested in Kalangala District in December last year when former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu campaigned in the islands of Ssese.
Humility, generosity shone through Bishop Kaggwa’s life
February 2, 2021 RIP: Bishop Kaggwa
As the sun went down on January 20, news spread of the passing of Rt Rev JOHN BAPTIST KAGGWA, the bishop emeritus of Masaka. He was 77 years old.
He is best known for his being an eminent church leader and an outspoken advocate for justice and human rights; he had a soft spot for those in need, writes Sadab Kitatta Kaaya.
The softspoken prelate had lost his month-long battle with Covid-19. He was rushed to Mulago national referral hospital on December 17, 2020, three days after testing positive for the deadly disease.
Daily Monitor
Thursday January 21 2021
Nakaseke District land officials inspect a contested piece of land in Bugema Village, Nakaseke District on November 11, 2020. PHOTO | DAN WANDERA.
Summary
In Luweero District, the NRM Mecca, Mr Museveni got 41,166 votes while his close rival of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, garnered 103, 782 votes which translates into 70.45 per cent.
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The unresolved land question and the rampant eviction of bibanja holders (squatters), especially in central region, could be one of the reasons why President Museveni and his ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party performed poorly in the recently concluded elections.
In Luweero District, the NRM Mecca, Mr Museveni got 41,166 votes while his close rival of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, garnered 103, 782 votes which translates into 70.45 per cent.