Article 14.1(3) of the UPC Constitution limits the party presidency to two five-year terms, with an exception only if a sitting president wins Uganda’s national presidency.
Jimmy Akena
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Akena to Gen. Muhoozi: JATT’s roles do not include terrorising the public
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugabe, the CDF has defended the dress code of JATT amid wider condemnations.
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What NRM-ONC and UPC boast and think about in their quest for Lango dominion in 2026
Lango “was UPC” for many years until political trends changed. The ruling government used “things in their possession to entice, recruit, and exert control over some opposition key figures in the sub-region.”
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UPC unimpressed with Museveni’s SONA
If we are to make significant progress, UPC advises the government to increase its involvement in domestic banking and revive important historical organisations like the Uganda Commercial Bank and Uganda Cooperative Unions.
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“Gift Life” to give Lira City East MP seat a second chance
According to a source, many people are pleading with him to allow James Ocen, owner of Gift Life Clinic in Lira City, to succeed him.
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‘More crosses’ to UPC as Akena heads to Kitgum on Friday
UPC says it appreciates Ugandans’ warm welcome and love for Jimmy Akena and the party.
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Dr. Erizali Opio: “He was great, kind and honest” – children eulogise him
Dr. Erizali served as the national team’s doctor while also working at Mulago National Hospital. This was in the 1970s.
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UPC commits to supporting Muslims – says Akena at Iftar dinner
Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10.
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UPC says “gun out as bigwigs camp” in Adok and Agwata
UPC are camping in two sub-counties in Dokolo district on Sunday ahead of the poll on Thursday next week.
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Dokolo Decides: Akena says ‘UPC has already won’
Dokolo people will vote on March 21 to elect their new woman MP.
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LPG members’ vindictive exchanges leak: Akena asks Alyek to ‘step down’
Lango Parliamentary Group (LGP) is currently divided and there looks to be no sign for unity in the shortest time.
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UPC finalizing on its national program – Akena
I want to commend all partners who have and continue to supplement this mentorship and training role – says Akena.