Summary:
- The contestants, including Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, Winfred Igraneza Mbarusha, Hellen Mbonye, and Jemimah Irankunda, argue that service delivery in local communities is suffering because elected leaders often prioritize recovering the money they spent during their campaigns.
KISORO: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer contestants for the Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election have voiced concerns about the increasing commercialization of voting, which they say is negatively impacting service delivery in the district.
The contestants, including Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, Winfred Igraneza Mbarusha, Hellen Mbonye, and Jemimah Irankunda, argue that service delivery in local communities is suffering because elected leaders often prioritize recovering the money they spent during their campaigns. They are urging voters to choose candidates based on their ability to bring meaningful development, rather than for monetary incentives.
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According to Kitentera Blessed and Nirere Fancy Brenda Mahirwe Irene, service delivery in rural areas is hampered by a lack of competent leaders in Parliament who can effectively address community challenges at the national level.
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Meanwhile, Rose Kabagyeni, the former Woman Member of Parliament for Kisoro District in the 9th Parliament, urged voters to collaborate and work together, emphasizing the role of cooperatives in fostering community development.
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Residents of Nyabwishenya and Kirundo sub-counties in Kisoro District expressed their readiness to vote for a candidate who is committed to community development, rather than one who offers financial incentives in exchange for votes.
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