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Bizimana criticized certain members of what he referred to as “his party” for making the opposition more popular by employing excessive force and creating a chaotic electoral environment.
KISORO: The Kisoro District LC5 Chairman, Abel Bizimana, has expressed concern over the political landscape ahead of the 2026 general elections, citing issues observed during the Kawempe North by-election.
In a post on his X handle on Friday, Bizimana criticized certain members of what he referred to as “his party” for making the opposition more popular by employing excessive force and creating a chaotic electoral environment.
Referring to the heavy security deployment during the Kawempe North by-election, he questioned the necessity of deploying a Mamba (armored personnel carrier) in what he described as a simple election.
Bizimana further condemned the increasing commercialization and militarization of Uganda’s electoral process, arguing that it portrays candidates as rebels and their supporters as rebel collaborators.
“Dear friends, compatriot Ugandans! It is with a heavy heart that I reflect on elections in my country. The commercialization and militarization of the electoral process make any candidate appear like a rebel and their supporters like rebel collaborators,” he wrote.
NUP’s Luyimbazi Wins Kawempe North By-Election.
Elias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, won the Kawempe North parliamentary by-election in a landslide, securing 17,764 votes.
Namabi Faridah Kigongo (NRM) came in second with 8,593 votes, followed by Hanifah Karadi Murerwa (Independent) with 381 votes, Sadat Mukiibi (FDC) with 239 votes, and Henry Mubiru Kasacca (DP) with 100 votes.
Kyagulanyi Hails “Hard-Fought Victory”
Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi, President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), congratulated Luyimbazi on what he called a “hard-fought victory.”
“Congratulations, Comrade @EliasNalukoola! The people have spoken, and their will has prevailed over guns! Your victory is a testament to the resilience and power of the people when they stand firm for what is right,” Kyagulanyi posted on X.
He emphasized that the win symbolizes a broader fight against oppression.
“This victory is not just yours—it belongs to all those who refuse to be silenced; the millions who still believe in a new, better, and brighter Uganda! The struggle continues!” he added.
