Summary:
- Assistant Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Saiga, the Kigezi sub-region Police Commander, stated that they have strategically deployed in conjunction with the Uganda People’s Defence Force and internal security.
KISORO: At least 162,189 voters are expected to take part in tomorrow’s (November 14, 2024) Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
According to statistics, 90,808 of these are female voters, accounting for 56 percent, while 71,381 are male, making up 44 percent. This by-election follows the death of former Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament and State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi who died early September.
The Electoral Commission and Uganda Police Force have confirmed their readiness for the election, which will involve 162,189 registered voters.
Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, informed stakeholders at Kisoro District Headquarters that the commission is prepared to conduct the poll at 322 polling stations across the district.
“Voting will start at 7:00 a.m. and close at 4:00 p.m., allowing ample time for vote counting”. He said.
Justice Byabakama noted that campaigns were conducted successfully and commended candidates for their peaceful approach. He urged voters to turn up early to cast their ballots and warned that anyone with disruptive intentions will be dealt with according to the law.
CUE IN JUSTICE BYABAKAMA……ON VOTING EXERCISE……LUG/ENG//
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Saiga, the Kigezi sub-region Police Commander, stated that they have strategically deployed in conjunction with the Uganda People’s Defence Force and internal security. He emphasized that officers have been briefed to ensure neutrality and impartiality, with a strict warning against participating in the voting process.
CUE IN ACP SAIGA…….ON DEPLOYMENT…….ENG//
Baker Walusimbi, head of the Global Election Observation Mission, confirmed that the team is on the ground to observe the electoral process and will compile a report after the election.
CUE IN WALUSIMBI…….ON OBSERVERS……LUG//
Six candidates from various parties, including Rose Kabagyeni (NRM), Salim Sultana (NUP), Aisha Cyimpaye (PPP), Juliet Musanase (FDC), Mable Ingabire (UPC) and Grace Ngabirano Akifeza (INDEPENDENT) are vying for the seat.
