Journalist Turned Visionary: Ambrose Roy Ocira Officially Enters Kulakula Parish Council Race on NRM Ticket

29 July 2025, 4:41 pm

By Deo opio okori

As the National Resistance Movement (NRM) opens its five-day nomination window for aspiring LC III and parish/ward councilors, veteran journalist and community advocate Ambrose Roy Ocira has officially declared his candidacy for the Kulakula Parish male councilor seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.

At 8:43 AM on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Ocira arrived at the NRM office in Oyam, accompanied by enthusiastic supporters, to collect his nomination form—firmly dispelling rumors that he had withdrawn from the race.

Ocira cited pressing challenges facing Kulakula Parish—including deteriorating feeder roads, limited access to healthcare, and high school dropout rates—as central motivations for his candidacy. He attributed these issues to ineffective leadership and a lack of socio-political and economic insight among previous officeholders.

If elected, Ocira promises a results-oriented approach to representing Kulakula at the Ngai Sub-county Council. His manifesto includes:

• Advocacy for gender equality
• Improved education and healthcare services
• Oversight of wealth creation programs to boost household incomes
• Transparent and inclusive leadership

Residents of Kulakula Parish have voiced strong support for Ocira’s entry, hailing it as timely and essential. Some even likened his leadership potential to biblical figures—suggesting he could be a guiding force for progress and unity in the parish.

Professionally, Ambrose Roy Ocira is a respected journalist with experience at Radio Apac FM, Radio Lira, and currently Shine FM Oyam, where he serves as Assistant Editor. His previous work with World Vision Uganda saw him actively engaged in conflict resolution and community development initiatives across the region.