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NRM calls for aspirants in Kisoro Woman MP by-election

Moses Ndhaye | September 23, 2024

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has called for expressions of interest from aspirants in the Kisoro Woman representative by-election. The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Fred Tanga Odoi called on interested persons to apply for the parliamentary seat for the Kisoro district women’s representative position to replace the late […]

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Kisoro District Council endorses late Mateke sister as successor

Obed Kankiriho | September 11, 2024

Kisoro District Council has endorsed Ruth Mateke, the younger sister of the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, former Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament, as her successor. The motion was introduced by Nyakinama Sub-county LC5 Councilor, Ms Dianah Nakato during a special council session held to honor the former state defence minister […]

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Speaker Among urges MPs to prioritise prayer amid rising deaths

Prossy Kisakye | September 10, 2024

The Speaker of Parliament, Ms. Anita Among, has urged Members of Parliament to prioritise prayer for their safety and well-being in light of the increasing number of deaths within the 11th Parliament. Speaking at a special sitting to honour the late State Minister of Defence Sarah Mateke, who passed away […]

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Dr. Mateke remembers daughter Sarah as uniting force in Kisoro politics

Obed Kankiriho | September 9, 2024

Kisoro leaders continue to eulogise the late State Minister for Defense, Sarah Mateke who died on Saturday morning. The latest is her father, Dr. Philemon Mateke who describes the former Kisoro Woman MP as a uniting factor in the politics of Kisoro District. Dr.Mateke, who also serves as the Chairperson […]