By Editorial,
The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Severus Jjumba, has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to organize credible elections to prevent violence and unrest arising from vote rigging.
Speaking at the Greater Masaka Regional Multi-Stakeholder Discussion for peaceful general elections, organized by the Human Rights Commission, Bishop Jjumba emphasized that Ugandans need assurance that their democratic right to elect leaders will be respected.
Referencing the country’s history of contested elections and political unrest, he noted that the EC has a duty to ensure that the January 2026 elections reflect the true will of the people. Bishop Jjumba speaking…
Bishop Jjumba urged an honest dialogue involving political players and security agencies to avert election-related violence and tensions.
Meanwhile, a swarm of bees today afternoon plunged the National Unity Platform (NUP) campaign rally in Masaka City into chaos as hundreds of party supporters ran for safety to escape the stinging insects.
The NUP Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, was holding his campaign rally at the Buddu County headquarters playground in Katwe Ward when the event descended into a spontaneous stampede shortly after he entered the venue.
The bees brought the rally to a standstill as enthusiastic supporters fled into nearby buildings, while others exited the campaign grounds altogether. END
