Several candidates from different political parties in Kasese District were on Wednesday duly nominated as the Electoral Commission officially commenced the nationwide exercise for Local Council V (LCV) Chairpersons, councilors, and Special Interest Group (SIG) representatives.
The three-day exercise, which runs until Friday, September 5, is part of the roadmap leading to the 2026 general elections.
Presiding over the process at Kasese Multipurpose Hall in Kasese Town, Godfrey Mbabazi, the Kasese District Electoral Commission Administrator, reported a steady flow of both incumbents and new candidates presenting their nomination papers.
He explained that only candidates who appeared with their proposers and seconders were allowed through, to ensure their details matched those in the national voters’ register.
Mbabazi, however, noted that the District LCV Chairperson aspirants could not be nominated on the first day due to time constraints, though some had already submitted their documents for verification.
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Among the successful candidates was Bwanandeke Jeremiah, District Councillor for Mahango Sub-county, who pledged to strengthen the district’s lobbying capacity for improved community development.
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Kabangenyi Pelosi, who recently lost the NRM primaries for Woman District Councillor, was also nominated as an independent candidate. She cited irregularities in the primaries but expressed confidence in the Electoral Commission to ensure a fair contest.
Pelosi promised to prioritize the welfare of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) if elected.
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Moses Muhindo, contesting for District Councilor representing Kisinga Sub-county, commended the smooth conduct of the exercise.
He noted that candidates who had prepared their documents in time faced little difficulty, except for occasional delays caused by network challenges.
