EDITOR
Aspirants contesting for National Resistance Movement (NRM) parliamentary seats in Kabale District have resolved to temporarily suspend joint campaign activities due to a lack of logistical support from the party’s district office.
The decision was made during a security and coordination meeting held on Tuesday in the Kabale District Boardroom. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Christopher Aine, and attended by several NRM flag bearers contesting for parliamentary seats across the district.
During the meeting, the NRM District Registrar, Barbra Ainebyoona, informed candidates that her office had not yet received campaign facilitation from the party’s national secretariat. She explained that key resources such as public address systems and designated campaign venues were still unavailable.
The development prompted concern among the candidates, who highlighted the challenges of organizing effective joint campaigns without the necessary tools. Among those present were Counsel Eliab Naturinda Mporeera (Ndorwa West), Andrew Baryayanga Ajja, Sheikh Kassim Kamugisha, Michael Turyamureeba Byamungu (Kabale Municipality), and Elvis Twenda (Ndorwa East).
Kabale District Woman MP Catherine Atwakiire Ndamira, who is also seeking re-election, expressed willingness to participate in joint campaigns but stressed the need for collective agreement among all candidates.
After extensive discussions, the meeting agreed to put joint campaign plans on hold until the NRM district office receives official communication and logistical support from the party’s headquarters.
Deputy RDC Christopher Aine told journalists that all candidates have been asked to submit their individual campaign schedules to the district registrar’s office. This, he said, will help harmonize campaign activities and prevent venue clashes.
Meanwhile, the District Internal Security Officer, Capt. Robert Tukundane, called on all political players to promote peace and ensure a smooth campaign season.
