Summary:
- According to the NRM Electoral Commission Vice Chairperson, Hon. Arimpa Kigyagi, the exercise has seen strong participation from youth and new members in sampled zones such as Rwebihuro, Kacence West in Kyakiika Division, and Kyiyanja zone in Ruharo, Mbarara City.
MBARARA: NRM supporters in the Ankole sub-region have turned out in large numbers for the final display and update of the party’s register ahead of the primary elections that will determine ticket holders for the 2026 polls.
According to the NRM Electoral Commission Vice Chairperson, Hon. Arimpa Kigyagi, the exercise has seen strong participation from youth and new members in sampled zones such as Rwebihuro, Kacence West in Kyakiika Division, and Kyiyanja zone in Ruharo, Mbarara City.
“We are pleased to record a significant number of new entrants into our yellow books, and we look forward to very successful internal elections,” Kigyagi said.
He emphasized that this marks the final opportunity for NRM supporters to be included in the party register, following the initial update exercise that began in 2015. “Those who were not previously listed, including students, now have the chance to become full members of the NRM,” he added.
The four-day exercise, which started on Wednesday, January 29, will conclude on Saturday. Each village will hold a baraza to verify that the registered members are bona fide residents.
“The people will gather in village barazas, where all names in the register will be read out. Those who are deceased will be removed, while those who have crossed over from other parties will be welcomed and take an oath,” Kigyagi explained.
Following the display exercise, he noted, “We will finalize the digitization process of the updated registers to incorporate new members and their details.”
