By Naome Namusoke/ KMA updates
The Electoral Commission has today launched the nomination exercise for Municipality and City Division Chairpersons, as well as councillors, marking another critical step in the road to the forthcoming local government elections.
The exercise, which runs from September 8th to 10th across different parts of the country, saw enthusiastic aspirants turn up at Rubaga Division offices in Kampala to submit their nomination papers and secure a place on the ballot.
According to the Electoral Commission, the process is intended to ensure that only duly qualified candidates make it to the race. Officials emphasized that nominees must present all required documents, including proof of age, academic qualifications, and endorsement by a political party or independent credentials, where applicable.
One of the notable aspirants was Lilian Nansamba, who is seeking to represent Lubya B Ward as councillor. After successfully filing her nomination, Nansamba addressed journalists and pledged to prioritize tackling long-standing drainage challenges in her community.
“The people of Lubya have been lacking proper representation. That is why I have come forward—to ensure they receive improved service delivery,” she remarked, adding that she would also advocate for broader infrastructure improvements if elected.
Mugerwa Jordan, an aspiring councillor for Lubya C, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the nomination exercise, accusing the Electoral Commission of deliberately slowing down the process. He, however, vowed that despite the delays, candidates would remain resilient and committed to completing the exercise.
Other candidates who successfully secured nomination included Namuganga Zaitun (Nateete), Nakito Zubeda(Mutundwe), Mukwaya Rogers (Namungoona II), Kamoga Musa (Lubya D), Bakikakase Godfrey (Mutundwe B), and Namugabo Annet (Busega Parish), who pledged to champion service delivery and spearhead development initiatives in their respective communities.
Namugabo Annet, aspiring Councillor Busega.
Ivan Kamuntu, popularly known as Majjambere and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairman in Rubaga, has used the occasion to rally support for his party. He has urged politicians who were denied flags by their respective political parties to consider joining the NRM, which he described as “the mighty party with a vision.”
Kamuntu Ivan.
Aliho Moses, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) for Rubaga Division, assured candidates of a peaceful nomination process, emphasizing that security had been tightened to prevent any disruptions.
As the nomination exercise continues over the coming days, the Electoral Commission has reassured both candidates and the public of a smooth and peaceful process. With all eyes now on the final list of contenders, attention is gradually shifting toward the campaign season, where issues of service delivery, infrastructure, and community development are expected to dominate the political agenda.