EC nominates candidates for special interest groups to Parliament

22 October 2025, 4:47 pm

By Nakato Annet

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed the successful nomination of candidates representing various special interest groups to Parliament.

According to EC officials, by 1 p.m. on the first day of nominations, 12 candidates had been nominated to contest for the position of Workers’ Representatives, while nine candidates had been cleared to run as Representatives of Persons with Disabilities.

The exercise, which also includes nominations for Youth and Older Persons, is part of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Paul Bukenya, the EC spokesperson, emphasised that the nomination process is proceeding smoothly and will continue as scheduled for all four categories that is Workers, Youth, Older Persons, and Persons with Disabilities.

Among those nominated is Julia Muhumuza, who has been duly cleared to contest for the position of National Female Youth Member of Parliament for the 2026–2031 term. She pledged to work closely with the government to ensure the creation of more job opportunities for young people across the country.

Muhumuza stated that her leadership will prioritise education and the sustainability of youth empowerment programs, noting that empowering young people is key to national development.

“My focus will be on ensuring that all youth empowerment initiatives remain active and beneficial. Education and employment are central to my agenda,” Muhumuza said after her nomination.

She added that, through collaboration with government and development partners, she intends to create opportunities that will equip young people with the skills and support they need to thrive.