Leaders from across the Kigezi Sub-region have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring successful, peaceful and transparent Local Council I (LC1) Chairperson and Women Council elections.
The commitment was made during a high-level preparatory meeting held at Cephas Inn in Kabale, bringing together NRM district chairpersons, LCV flag bearers, Women League leaders, Members of Parliament, administrative officers, district registrars and security officials.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination, grassroots mobilisation and preparedness ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Addressing the participants over the weekend, NRM Deputy National Treasurer and head of the Kigezi Sub-region team, Jacqueline Kyatuhaire, underscored the strategic importance of the LC1 elections, describing village leadership as the foundation of government structures.
Kyatuhaire highlighted the role of local leaders in guiding and coordinating Sub-county and Village Barazas, which are expected to play a key role in mobilising communities and encouraging broad participation in the electoral process.
She urged district leaders to effectively communicate the guidance of NRM National Chairman President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong during mobilisation activities.
Kyatuhaire also called on leaders to strengthen grassroots engagement, coordinate village-level activities and ensure that administrative directives are smoothly implemented across the region.
Participants reaffirmed the importance of unity and reconciliation, urging leaders to work together to maintain harmony within party structures and promote constructive participation throughout the electoral process.
The meeting was attended by Members of Parliament, including Hon. Eliab Mporera, Hon. Patrick Katabaazi K. and Hon. Andrew Baryayanga, while several other legislators were represented by delegates.
Leaders also discussed challenges affecting grassroots mobilisation, including facilitation for leaders and security personnel, communication of party programmes, party discipline and the need to increase women’s participation in Women Council activities.
Closing the meeting, Senior Presidential Advisor on Regional Cooperation and Kisoro District NRM Chairperson, Hon. Dr. Philemon Mateke, urged leaders to remain focused on the broader mission of serving the party and the country.
Mateke called on participants to embrace patriotism, discipline and commitment to the ideals of the National Resistance Movement, stressing that the success of the elections would depend on dedicated leadership and effective grassroots mobilisation.
The meeting concluded with district leaders expressing confidence in their preparedness to coordinate the upcoming electoral activities. They pledged to intensify mobilisation, strengthen party cohesion and work towards peaceful and successful LC1 Chairperson and Women Council elections across the Kigezi Sub-region.
