The tour covered multiple villages, with each stop revealing distinct community needs
In an unconventional start to the political season, Kasambya County’s unopposed National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearers have begun a comprehensive constituency tour, framing it as a service-delivery mission rather than a political campaign.
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Electoral Commission has issued a firm warning to candidates against deploying unauthorised personnel to polling stations under the guise of “protecting the vote,” stating that such actions will attract punitive measures.
While addressing a press conference at the commission’s headquarters to update the country on the progress of the campaign period, the Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, emphasised that the law stipulates a specific number of agents per candidate. “Each candidate is allocated a maximum of two agents at a polling station,” Byabakama stated. “Any person intending to defy this guideline will face punitive action.”
There was widespread disappointment on Monday evening at Ntawo Grounds in Mukono Municipality after National Unity Platform (NUP) president and 2026 presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu failed to show up for his scheduled final rally in the area.
MUKONO – National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was prevented from reaching his final campaign rally in Mukono Municipality on Saturday morning, sparking frustration among supporters who had gathered since early morning.
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