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NUP Goes For Buwekula South MP Seat Blesses Edward Ssempira.
Sempiira Edward has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the Buwekula South Member of Parliament seat in Mubende district, submitting his expression of interest forms to the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices at Kavule.
A native son of Buwekula South, Sempiira was born in Bwakago-Kirumbi, Kalonga sub-county. His decision to run for office comes after garnering support from community members who believe he is the best candidate to represent their interests.
Buwekula South has traditionally been represented by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
However, Sempiira argues that the area needs change due to issues such as land grabbing, poor education, and inadequate healthcare facilities.
“Land grabbing is one of the problems our people face, being chased from land every day. Our education system is also unfavorable, and the health system is not up to par,” Sempiira said. “I know it’s not the MP’s job to construct roads, schools, and hospitals, but it’s their responsibility to oversee service delivery. Our leaders have failed to do so, resulting in poor services.”
Sempiira expressed confidence in his ability to challenge NRM candidates, including incumbent MP Museveni William Ndori, and other contenders Dedan Mubangizi and Fred Tumwesigye.
The Buwekula South MP race is shaping up to be competitive, with Sempiira determined to offer an alternative to the NRM’s long-standing representation.
Under the NUP banner, Sempiira aims to bring about change and improve the lives of Buwekula South residents.
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Police fire teargas and water cannon at protesters in Kenya as thousands take to the streets
Police dispersed peaceful protesters in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi on Wednesday. Festo Lang/CNNNairobi, KenyaCNN —
Kenyan police have fired teargas and water cannon to disperse protesters as thousands took to the streets to mark the one-year anniversary of anti-government demonstrations that left dozens dead.
The government regulator, the Communications Authority of Kenya, has ordered all television and radio stations in the country to stop broadcasting live coverage of protests of the youth-led march, which began Wednesday.
The government agency falsely claimed that live coverage of the demonstrations violated Kenyan laws, while threatening regulatory action for non-compliance with the directive. Many of the stations did not immediately cease broadcasting, including CNN affiliate Citizen TV.
Thousands of people took to Kenya’s streets in protest on June 25, such as in the capital city.
Thousands of people demonstrated in the capital, Nairobi, the coastal city of Mombasa, and other towns to mark the protest anniversary.
In Nairobi, roads leading to the Kenyan Parliament building and the president’s office were barricaded ahead of the demonstrations.
Last June, many were killed by security forces outside Parliament, drawing nationwide outrage.
A protester reacts in front of a burning barricade in downtown Nairobi on Wednesday. Luis Tato/AFP/Getty Images
People protested on the one-year anniversary of deadly anti-tax demonstrations. Brian Inganga/AP
Security officers gather near a razor wire fence erected to block access to the Parliament buildings. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters
The demonstrations in 2024 forced the withdrawal of a controversial finance bill that raised taxes
However, many of Kenya’s youth are still enraged over several cases of alleged police brutality, including the death of a teacher in police custody and the shooting of an unarmed street vendor.
CNN witnessed police shooting live rounds in Nairobi to disperse peaceful protesters on Wednesday. Several of the demonstrators showed spent cartridges.
Demonstrators were also repelled with teargas and water cannon trucks in the capital – reminiscent of last year’s dramatic scenes.
Police officers during demonstrations in Kenya’s capital on June 25. Thomas Mukoya/Reuters
Citizen TV posted a video on X showing injured individuals being wheeled into a Nairobi hospital.
In Mombasa, some protesters were arrested and hauled into police trucks, another video showed.
One person is reported to have been killed during demonstrations in eastern Kenya’s Machakos County on Wednesday morning, according to Citizen TV.
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