By Augustine Mumbere,
More than 200 members from the Opposition, Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), National Unity Platform-NUP and other opposition groups have officially joined the ruling National Resistance Movement in Kasese district.

The Mass defection was announced yesterday by the NRM Publicity secretary Kasese district, Mr. Johnson Kamalha Kalyasa during the NRM meeting held at Nyamugasana Primary school in Kisinga sub-County.
Kamalha, attributed the influx of new members to the NRM’s longstanding record of service delivery and governance achievements.Mr. Kamalha speak..
He highlighted the party’s success in infrastructure development, improved road networks, Education, Health care services and electricity supply as key factors drawing people towards the NRM.
Dr. Julius Rude Bwambale Monday, the chairperson NRM Bukonzo County East, assured that the new recruits would be inducted into the party’s goals and values to align with its vision. Dr. Rude speaking….
Some converts including, Anastasia Bunono, Violate Mbambu and Godfrey Baluku, said their decision to defect to NRM was due to unfulfilled pledges by the opposition. Some converts speaking…
Meanwhile, the leadership of people living with disabilities NRM league in Kasese Municipality has also endorsed the sole candidature of the current party fag bearers in the forthcoming 2026 General Elections.
Speaking to the press at Bwiranda Hotel in Kasese town over the weekend shortly after appending their signatures on a document containing their resolution, Mr. Jereve Muhindo Kisande, the chairperson for PWDS league central division said the ruling government and its current leaders are credited for beautifying Kasese town with good road-network. Mr. Jereve speaking….
Details will come in our subsequent news broadcast. END.