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20 Candidates nominated for MP in Mbarara City

The National Electoral Commission in Mbarara has finished nomination of 20 candidates vying for Member of Parliament seats in newly Mbarara City.

FDC’s Nicodemus Kashaija(Center) with his supporters after being Nominated in Mbarara for Mbarara City South Division.

According to the returning officer Mbarara City Latif Ngonzi, out of the 20 candidates 11 are independents, three National Resistance Movement (NRM), three Forum for Democratic Change, two are holding National Unity Platform (NUP) flag and one for the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT).

Rita Atukwasa nominated for Mbarara City Woman MP.

‘’As of today, I have nominated 20 candidates in Mbarara City vying for positions in south division and North division as well as Woman MP seat.’’ Mr Ngonzi said

He warned candidates to follow the standards operating procedures to avoid being disqualified since campaigning is scientific.

Bonnie Kiconco Kashaija nominated on NRM Ticket as Mbarara City Woman MP

‘’You must follow the Ministry of health guidelines by practicing the standard operating procedures, no big gatherings, you must have facemasks’’ said Ngonzi

Mbarara City South Division

Mwiine Mpaka being nominated for Mbarara City south on NRM ticket

Mwiine Mpaka (NRM)

Nicodemus Rutahaba Kashaija (FDC)

Tibezara Francis Rwabuteera (Independent)

Muhumuza Bright (NUP)

Mbareebaki Emmy (Independent)

Muzafaro Nambale (Independent)

Mbarara City North Candidates

Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari being nominated for Mbarara City North Division

Akoragye Edwin (Independent)

Tumusiime Apollo Rutaaba (Independent)