A total of ten candidates have been nominated to contest in the coming Kawempe North parliamentary by-election and are advised to keep law and order for a peaceful electoral process.

These include; Elias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola, of the National Unity Platform (NUP) flag bearer, Faridah Nambi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Sadati Mukiibi, alias Khalifah Aganaga of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, Muhammad Luswa Luwemba, the former aide to the fallen Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya, Hanifah Karadi, an independent, Henry Kasacca of the Democratic Party (DP), Moses Nsereko an independent, Ismail Musiitwa of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) and Edward Stanley Egerna, a son to former President Milton Obote.

However, Fahad Kayondo from the Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA) was turned away following a complaint raised by John Bosco Mugasira, the former Secretary General of the UFA who wrote to the Independent Electoral Commission alleging that Kayondo is not a member of the party.

The Kampala Returning Officer, Henry Makabayi while addressing journalists at Kawempe on Thursday said that the process has so far moved well although he condemned the incident that happened on Wednesday where a journalist, Miracle Ibrah of Top Television was assaulted.

Makabayi has advised security forces to coordinate with candidates to create a conducive environment for their campaigns.

Meanwhile, after being nominated, DP’s flag Bearer Henry Kasacca urged the people of Kawempe North to vote wisely if they want better service delivery in their constituency.

By Charles Katabalwa

27 February 2025

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