Face the Citizens at Kasese Catholic Hall

Today there is an on going face the citizens events organised by Good Hope and KALI member organizations of RWECO and CEWIT. The event was opened by Mr Paddy Director Good Hope and an opening preamble by Mr James Mwirima National Cordinator CEWIT. The event was moderatedd by popular journalist Mr Kamara Patrick from NTV and Mr Gwadda from CCEDU and captured by Fred and Emma from CEWIT.

The event was a two hour sessions broadcast live on Guide Radio and Messiah radio .In attendance among the aspirants from NRM, FDC, PPP, Independent Candidates, JEEMA and UFA where;

1) Mbafu Jackson FDC Busongora South.

2) Bwambale Musasyaluka Jr- FDC Kasese Municipality

3) Mbalumba James NRM Kasese Municipality

4) Bihande Yokasi FDC Bukonzo East

5) Mujungu Gideon Independent Kasese Municipality

6) Kahungu Philemon PPP Bukonzo East

7) Isigoma UFA Kasese Municplity

8) Omar Musambigwa JEEMA Kasese Municipality

The citizens raised questions on the following topics that directly affect them among this include the problem of flooding of the Nyamwamba river which have affected the locals. There where several reactions from the aspirants

The second question raised was concerning why there is an increasing prices of medical services in Kaganda hospital in spite government subsiding the cost of medicare?

Mbafu Jackson FDC Busongora South said that there have to be accountability for medical services. So he called upon people to remove NRM and bring on board people who can deliver services since NRM people had failed the citizens because of prevalent corruption issues.

The JEEMA candidate challenged the citizens to vote people based on capabilities not parties. Assess leaders if they have been in power based on their accountablities. Therefore vote for people who will lobby for social amenities for people.

It has been also noted that all the district sub counties lacking water?

Also, question of dividing the Kasese district?

BUSONGORA NORTH CONSTITUENCY CANDIDATES AND THEIR AGENTS, KASESE DISTRICT HOLD A MEETING WITH REGISTRAR AND POLICE.

Starting at 9:30am today at Hiima Town Council hall, Seventy eight Participants( candidates and their agents) from local council three to Parliamentary level for Busongora North Constituency, turned up for a meeting organized by the offices of; District registrar and Police in-charge of political and electoral processes. Rweco members; Good Hope and Kali Focal persons and Hiima CPF (Observer) were officially invited.
However, not all candidates invited, attended like among the seven sub counties' incumbent local council three chairpersons, only four attended with even no apology. But all Four Members of Parliament, Candidates attended ( FDC, NRM, PPP and Independent)
A lot of emphasis was put on observance of law and order by the candidates and their agents during the processes especially campaigns and the police in-charge, Mr. Monday Karim categorically assured all parties that the police is professional enough this time to work with all, with neutrality. And that Police is planning to deploy 2-3 police election constables at every polling station during the polling days in-abid to minimize vote rigging and election violence working closely with the citizens and other observers from the civil society.
About the Mubuku violence during Besigye's visit to Kasese, The Police in-charge said that the case has already been registered in the state attorney's office with file number: CRB1268/2010 and that the culprit Mr. Matovu if found guilty, must face the law individually without considering his party status.
The Meeting ended peacefully at 1pm with harmonization of campaign programmes by MP Candidates

Mr. Monday Karim, Police in-charge of election and political issues, Kasese district, Explaining law about elections to participants.

The Four MP Candidates, Harmonizing their Campaign programmes scheduled to begin on 16^th/ 12/ 2010.

On the far left, Mr. Mbiwa and Mr. Nzoghu and on the right, Mr. Mitisela and Mr. Kyetunda (all seated).

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POPULARIZATION OF CITIZENS MANIFESTO IN NEBBI

Popularization of Citizens' Manifesto in Nebbi district started on 8th Dec , 2010 in the sub-counties of Wadelai and Jonam . A total of 52 (20F &32M) participants attended .These included government officials like the GISO, Sub county Supervisor, LC III chair person, and the sub county chief, OC in charge of the Sub County CDO. Also in attendance were representatives from Local CBO (Community Based Organisations)like Good Samaritan, Opinion leader and an elder.
All the nominated DL councilor V and the LC III nominated candidates all attended this meeting
All the candidates agreed that the issues in the CM are real and need close attention on how to address them and have a responsibility addressing the issues raised.
How ever the candidates expressed fear about the 15% budget allocation for agriculture as specified in the CM yet at National level its not the case.
All the nominated candidates for the various positions agreed to put their commitment to fulfilling the citizens' manifesto. Popularization of the Manifesto continues today( 9th Dec, 2010) , all facilitated by CEFORD staff.

POLICE ISSUES DIRECTIVES TO MEDIA, OBSERVERS ON ELECTION REPORTING

The police in Gulu have warned the media and election observers on giving contradictory election reports.The police told media houses and election observers that they should decease from giving contradicting reports on election matters to avoid confusion and excitement as the country gets closer to the 2011 general election.

The police gave directives that sensitive election reports covered by the media and observers be verified by the police before they are finally published or aired on local FM radio. The directives came after six FDC supporters were reported to have been poisoned by an NRM supporter after attending an FDC rally in coo pee village in Bungatira sub county in Gulu district.

But however, police reports indicate the supporters were not poisoned but collapsed after taking alcohol on empty stomach after medical reports show they were poisoned. they were however discharged after their conditions improved. the police appealed to the media and observers to be just and give objective reports not to incite violence.

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BUSONGORA NORTH CONSTITUENCY CANDIDATES AND THEIR AGENTS, KASESE DISTRICT HOLD A MEETING WITH REGISTRAR AND POLICE.

Starting at 9:30am today at Hiima Town Council hall, Seventy eight Participants( candidates and their agents) from local council three to Parliamentary level for Busongora North Constituency, turned up for a meeting organized by the offices of; District registrar and Police in-charge of political and electoral processes. Rweco members; Good Hope and Kali Focal persons and Hiima CPF (Observer) were officially invited.
However, not all candidates invited, attended like among the seven sub counties' incumbent local council three chairpersons, only four attended with even no apology. But all Four Members of Parliament, Candidates attended ( FDC, NRM, PPP and Independent)
A lot of emphasis was put on observance of law and order by the candidates and their agents during the processes especially campaigns and the police in-charge, Mr. Monday Karim categorically assured all parties that the police is professional enough this time to work with all, with neutrality. And that Police is planning to deploy 2-3 police election constables at every polling station during the polling days in-abid to minimize vote rigging and election violence working closely with the citizens and other observers from the civil society.
About the Mubuku violence during Besigye's visit to Kasese, The Police in-charge said that the case has already been registered in the state attorney's office with file number: CRB1268/2010 and that the culprit Mr. Matovu if found guilty, must face the law individually without considering his party status.
The Meeting ended peacefully at 1pm with harmonization of campaign programmes by MP Candidates

Mr. Monday Karim, Police in-charge of election and political issues, Kasese district, Explaining law about elections to participants.

The Four MP Candidates, Harmonizing their Campaign programmes scheduled to begin on 16^th/ 12/ 2010.

On the far left, Mr. Mbiwa and Mr. Nzoghu and on the right, Mr. Mitisela and Mr. Kyetunda (all seated).

Observation of Nomination process in Teso Region

Soroti carried out a training of election observers on 22nd and 23rd November at Church of Uganda Medical Centre. A total of 80 observers were trained and supplied with necessary materials to help them in carrying out the observation exercise. Most of the observers were not sure at first whether they were acting in accordance with the laws of Uganda they expressed fear of their security. They were reassured by the facilitators on their duties as citizens contrary to Articles 17 & 38 of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda and by the end of the training there was a lot of excitement and confidence in the monitors they knew they playing their role as citizens by actively participating in the democratic practices of their country and were ready and willing to carry out their duties.

The nomination of mps in Soroti district on 25th, November 2020 went on well though it was very hard to enter and observe without proper identification. That is the challenge that our observers faced unlike observers from DEM group and CEDDU who have already been accredited they had their identification tags and found it easy to access entry.

President Museven's rally went on well though there was an incident where soldiers beat up a boda boda Cyclist in flying school gate for wearing a FDC T-Shirt when taking a customer. Security was extremely tight and there were about 15 Lorries and small taxis deployed to ferry people from all parts of Soroti to attend the rally.

A Caravan from National NGO Forum yesterday stormed Teso region, right from Bukedea district to Soroti gardens where the launch of citizen manifesto took place. People swamped around the caravan eager to know more about the citizen manifesto. Over 250 people signed up to support the citizen manifesto as their own document. We are estimating a total of 6,000 signatures from Teso sub region as a sign of ownership of the citizen manifesto.

Presidential Candidate Dr. Abed Bwanika in Arua.

PDP Presidential Candidate Dr. Abed Bwanika in his campaign in Arua on 29th November at Arua Hill ground at 4:30pm promised to transform Arua into a city status and shopping center; improve transport infrastructure especially the road network and upgrading the air field to airport; improve Health services with mobile clinics, free services for pregnant women, children under 5yrs and elders above 65yrs, improve energy, Agriculture, education and tourism sectors. He promised to lead for only 10yrs.

Fwd: {Citizen Election Watch -IT] Nominations for West Nile districts

MOYO OBSERVATION CENTER

NOMINATION OF DIRECTLY ELECTED CANDIDATES FOR MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT

Date: 26/11/2010

S/No	Name of Nominated Candidate	Party	Constituency	Time of Nomination	Remarks/Incidences
1	Rugga Onzo Ellis	Independent	West Moyo	10:15am	· Nomination took place in a designated place with clear time table clearly known to all · Adhered to the time table of 10:00am · No use of state resources · No Violence · Adequate security provided · Observers (CCEDU & DEM group) freely accessed the nomination center & scrutinized academic papers of the nominated candidates · No complaint raised
2	Anyama Moses Remson	Idependent	Obongi	10:33am	· Nomination took place in a designated place with clear time table clearly known to all · Adhered to the time table · No use of state resources · No Violence · Adequate security provided · Observers (CCEDU & DEM group) freely accessed the nomination center & scrutinized academic papers of the nominated candidates · No complaint raised
3	Droma Moris Okole	UPC	Obongi	12:20pm	· Nomination took place in a designated place with clear time table clearly known to all · Adhered to the time table · No use of state resources · No Violence · Adequate security provided · Observers (CCEDU & DEM group) freely accessed the nomination center & scrutinized academic papers of the nominated candidates · No complaint raised
4	Anyama Williams	Independent	West Moyo	12:27pm	· Nomination took place in a designated place with clear time table clearly known to all · Adhered to the time table · No use of state resources · No Violence · Adequate security provided · Observers (CCEDU & DEM group) freely accessed the nomination center & scrutinized academic papers of the nominated candidates · No complaint raised

2. WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES IN PARLIAMENT

S/No	Name of Nominated Candidate	Party	Constituency	Time of Nomination	Remarks/Incidences
1	Nyugo Ayia Mary Gabriel	UPC	Moyo District	12:08pm	· Nomination took place in a designated place with clear time table clearly known to all · Adhered to the time table · No use of state resources · No Violence · Adequate security provided · Observers (CCEDU & DEM group) freely accessed the nomination center & scrutinized academic papers of the nominated candidates · No complaint raised

Nomination in pictures

Rugga Onzo Ellis of DP (West Moyo)being declared Nominated & Anyama Moses (independent)- Obongi being declared nominated

UPC’s Nyugo Ayia Mary & Droma Moris being declared for Moyo District and Obongi Constituency respectively

L-R: Anyama Williams (Independent- West Moyo) arrives for nomination as his former boss Dr. Apiliga Moses (UPC-West Moyo in white suit) looks. He is declared nominated

Anyama welcomed by his supporters after nominations and how he pulled the youth enigma

Even the police were friendly

SUMMARY OF NOMINATED CANDIDATES FOR PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS IN MOYO DISTRICT

A: DIRECTLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR WEST MOYO CONSTITUENCY

S/no	Name	Sex	Date of Nomination	Political Party
1	Alero Tom Azza	M	25/11/2010	NRM
2	Apiliga Moses Tako	M	25/11/2010	UPC
3	Andevu Godfrey Ceaser	M	25/11/2010	FDC
4	Rugga Onzo Ellis	M	26/11/2010	DP
5	Anyama Williams	M	26/11/2010	Independent

B: DIRECTLY ELECTED MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT FOR OBONGI CONSTITUENCY

S/no	Name	Sex	Date of Nomination	Political Party
1	Azabo Rashid Kalili	M	25/11/2010	NRM
2	Amasi Pataki Leonard	M	25/11/2010	Independent
3	Hassan Kaps Fungaroo	M	25/11/2010	FDC
4	Anyama Moses Remson	M	26/11/2010	Independent
5	Droma Moris Okole	M	26/11/2010	UPC

C: DISTRICT WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES

S/no	Name	Sex	Date of Nomination	Political Party
1	Auru Anne	F	25/11/2010	NRM
2	Ebawi Olga Tabea	F	25/11/2010	Independent
3	Nyugo Ayia Mary Gabriel	F	26/11/2010	UPC

By CEFORD staff