By Augustine Mumbere,
At least 75% of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) youth candidates in Rukoki Sub-county, Kasese District, were elected unopposed during the Village Youth Council polls held yesterday.
According to Mr. Simon Musanji, the NRM registrar for the area, the exercise was conducted peacefully. He thanked the local residents for their calm and orderly participation and encouraged them to uphold peace and unity ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Mr. Simon speaking…
Mr. Musanji also announced that the National Unity Platform -NUP youth candidates had won in Kapoko, Karongo, Misika, and Bughalitsa parishes.
Hon. Mitusera Mbusa, the youth councilor representing Maliba Town Council, stated that NRM youth candidates secured victories in 12 cells, while the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) managed to win only one. He attributed the NRM’s success to internal party harmonization among youth candidates. Hon. Mitusera Mbusa speaking…
Meanwhile, in Kithoma-Kanyatsi Town Council, most FDC candidates emerged victorious, according to Mr. Mututa, the town council registrar.
Mama Nyabihande, the chairperson Women’s League in Kitholhu Sub-county, noted that many opposition youth candidates did not show interest in the polls, which she said contributed to the NRM’s strong performance in the area. Mama Nyabihande speaking…
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