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Uganda: 'Split' As Besigye's Party Names Parliament Leaders

The Forum for Democratic Change has chosen two leader to take up positions in parliament while some members choose to follow Kizza Besigye's position that he is the elected president.

Uganda: Speaker Asks Besigye's Party to Clarify On Leader of Opposition in Parliament

Monitor, 31 May 2016

The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has asked the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to clarify Kasese Woman Representative Winnie Kizza's "proper title" in the [Shadow]… Read more »
Uganda: FDC's Winnie Kiiza, Ssemujju Nganda Eat Big

Observer, 27 May 2016

Kasese Woman MP, Winfred Kiiza, has been appointed leader of opposition in Parliament, replacing Wafula Oguttu who lost his Bukooli Central seat in the February 18 elections. Read more »

The Observer

Winnie Kiiza (R) was appointed Leader of Opposition while Ssemujju Nganda (L) was appointed chief whip.

Uganda: Split As Besigye's Party Names House Leaders

Monitor, 27 May 2016

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) yesterday named Kasese Woman MP Winifred Kizza as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP) for the 10th Parliament, Kira Municipality MP… Read more »
Uganda: Opposition Party Decries Police Arrests

Observer, 27 May 2016

The FDC this week demanded that the police explains why it arrests its officials and staff without taking them to court. Read more »
Uganda: Lawmakers Propose to Elect Own House Chiefs

Monitor, 25 May 2016

The 10th Parliament will amend the rules of the house to allow for election of house commissioners , instead of them being designated by their party leadership, if yesterday's… Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's Party Divided Over Leader of Opposition Post

Monitor, 25 May 2016

Back-to-back meetings of FDC top organs from Monday to yesterday evening have brought to the fore divisions within the party, with members torn between appointing a Leader of… Read more »