By Kyamanduma Patrick,
Kasese District NRM Registrar, Mr. Amon Mbusa, has officially declared the incumbent LCV Chairperson of Kasese District, Mr. Erifaz Muhindi Bukombi, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2026 general elections.
While releasing the results at Rwenzori International Hotel yesterday, Mr. Mbusa announced that Mr. Muhindi garnered 105,834 votes, representing 71% of the total votes cast
He was followed by Hon. Johnson Mayora who got 17,011 votes (11%), Martina Bwambale Kwirathwiwe Musabuli 15,625 votes (10%) Kirere Ben7,028 votes making (5%) and Ospus Thembo Ezekiel with 3,369 votes representing(2%). Mr. Amon speaking….
However, prior to the official declaration, Hon. Johnson Mayora, the District Speaker raised an objection, citing voter alteration and claiming that the election was neither free nor fair.Hon. Mayora speaking….
His political assistant, Mr. Johnson Kamala Kalyasa, expressed concern over what he described as the hurried announcement of results without addressing candidates’ complaints. Mr. Kamala speaking….
Mr. Erifaz Muhindi, in his victory speech, commended the voters for their overwhelming support and called upon his former contenders to unite with him ahead of the 2026 general elections.Mr. Muhindi speaking….
Meanwhile, Mr. Ospus Thembo Ezekieltold our reporter that he intends to contest as an independent candidate in the general elections. Mr. Ospus…
Ms. Jolly Kateeba was also declared the NRM flag bearer for the Kasese Municipality Mayoral seat after defeating four contenders: Joseph Mambo, Kaputhu Moses, Patrick Nyamunungu, and Monday Bwambale Girivazio.
Mr. Kaputhu and Mr. Mambo conceded defeat and pledged to support the party’s flag bearer.Mr. Mambo and Kaputhu speaking….
In her remarks, Ms. Jolly Kateeba thanked the people of Kasese Municipality for the trust and called for unity and cooperation ahead of the 2026 general elections. Ms. Kateeba speaking ……
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