Nomination of members of parliament kicks off successfully across the country

23 October 2025, 11:00 am

By Ronald Ssemagonja

The long-awaited day for aspiring Members of Parliament to be nominated across the country officially came to pass yesterday. According to the Electoral Commission (EC), the first day of the exercise was successful.

In Katakwi district, the Vice President and National Resistance Movement (NRM) party flag bearer, Hon. Jesca Alupo, was successfully nominated for the position of District Woman Member of Parliament. After her nomination, she promised to continue advocating for the girl child and implementing the NRM manifesto. However, she acknowledged that she would have to work hard to achieve these goals since her opponents are also determined.

In other parts of the country, several candidates made various promises to the electorate.

Betty Ethel Naluyima, the current Woman Member of Parliament for Wakiso district, after being nominated at the district headquarters, told her supporters that she is optimistic about retaining her seat because she has fulfilled her parliamentary duties and believes she deserves another term to complete her unfinished work.

“I have offered myself again to lobby for the people of Wakiso and to make sure that we get what we deserve,” she said.

Others nominated for the Woman Member of Parliament for Wakiso district include Nabatanzi Joan of the PFF party, Mpamulungi Irene (Independent), Rose Kirabira (Independent, symbol – megaphone), Nakyanja Annet of the Democratic Front (DF) party, and Najjemba Joreen of the FDC party. Najjemba, aged 20, had earlier attempted to contest for the presidency but was not successfully nominated. All candidates expressed confidence that, if elected to represent the women of Wakiso district in Parliament, they would deliver effectively.

Similarly, candidates aspiring for the position of Direct Member of Parliament for Entebbe were also duly nominated and pledged to address challenges affecting their communities. They include Kayanja Vincent (DP), Shaka Steven (NRM), Jane Scolastica (Independent, symbol – megaphone), Yusufu Golooba (Independent), Nantumbwe Irene, Nabata Joyce (NUP), and the incumbent Hon. Kakembo Michael (DF).

In Kira Municipality, aspiring Members of Parliament include Ibrahim Semujju Nganda (PFF), Patrick Katuramu, George Musisi (NUP), Bright Nuwagaba who promised to restore the dignity of Kira through improved service delivery and Kananura Daniel (NRM), who expressed optimism about winning due to his experience and love for his people, among others.

Addressing the media yesterday, the Returning Officer for Wakiso district, Tolbert Musinguzi, commended the aspirants for their good conduct and reminded them not to engage in campaigns before November 10, 2025.

According to Musinguzi, a total of 42 candidates were duly nominated for various constituencies, including District Woman Member of Parliament, Busiro East, Nansana Municipality, Entebbe, Makindye-Ssabagabo, and Kira Municipality. He added that over 26 additional nominations are expected today from areas such as Busiro East and Busiro South.

It should be noted that the nomination exercise concludes today, while polling day is scheduled for January 15, 2026. Security authorities have continued to remind candidates to adhere to electoral guidelines.

Detained Waiswa Mufumbiro was also among those successfully nominated.