By KT Reporter
The flagbearers for National Unity Platform on Local government positions in Nakaseke district have resolved to conduct joint campaigns to save costs and mount a strong challenge against rivals in the upcoming general elections.
The Electoral Commission is set to commence nominations for general elections, starting with the LC 5 Chairmen, Lord Mayor, and district councillors, from tomorrow, September 3rd to 5th, 2025. The nomination for municipalities and councillors will be conducted from 8th to 10th September, and for the LC 3 councils, the exercise will run from 11th to 24th September 2025.
As a result, the NUP party registrars and selected flagbearers from Nakaseke South constituency met on Monday to prepare for nominations and campaigns thereafter. The successful flagbearers received confirmation letters from registrars to seek nomination on NUP tickets.
Samuel Byekwaso, the NUP Registrar for Nakaseke South constituency, said that 172 aspirants expressed interest in contesting on the party flag and 78 aspirants were selected by the party after vetting.
Byekwaso said all the successful candidates were notified and received the confirmation letters for nominations starting this Wednesday.
During the meeting, the councillors, LCIII and LCV Chairpersons, resolved to conduct joint campaigns to save costs and mobilise for wider support.
Engineer Fredrick Kakooza, the NUP flagbearer for the District LCV Chairman seat, says that although the party has attracted a large number of flagbearers, many of them are unable to meet several costs associated with campaigns.
Kakooza explained that during campaigns, a candidate needs funds for a public address system and transport to various venues, among others, which may be costly.
Kakooza said that once party flagbearers hold joint rallies, costs can be shared and the burden can be minimised.
Lawrence Kibirige, the NUP flagbearer for the LC Chairperson seat of Semuto sub-county, said that rallies also help candidates to deliver uniform and consistent messages to attract support from the voters.
Fred Mawanda, the NUP flagbearer for the LCIII Chairperson seat of Semuto town council, said now that flagbearers have been selected, there is no need for each to campaign alone, yet all represent the same party.
Richard Kakooza Muyunga, alias Kibotodde, the aspirant for the NUP ticket for Nakaseke South Member of Parliament, also backed the joint campaigns, saying it would promote unity among the candidates and help the party to win more seats in the district.
Nakaseke, once the epicentre of the National Resistance Army’s 1981 war, has for decades been a bedrock of President Yoweri Museveni’s support.
However, in 2021, his popularity dipped to its lowest, winning the district with 38,009 votes (53.1%) against his main challenger, Robert Kyagulanyi’s 32,063 votes (45.1%). The NRM also lost two parliamentary seats—Nakaseke South and Nakaseke Central—to the Opposition.
As 2026 approaches, Opposition leaders say they are ready to reclaim more seats for local government, Member of Parliament and cut deeper into Museveni’s support
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