A total of 29 aspirants who had picked nomination forms for various positions of District LC5 Chairperson, District Councilors, and Special Interest Groups have failed to secure nominations in Kabale District.
Kabale District Returning Officer, Aisha Nansubuga, confirmed that out of the 120 aspirants who collected nomination forms, only 91 successfully completed the process.
She further revealed that four candidates have been duly nominated to contest for the Kabale District LC5 Chairperson seat in the 2026 general elections.
The nominees are incumbent LC5 Chairperson Nelson Nshangabasheija, NRM flag bearer Denis Ndyomugyenyi Nzeirwe, veteran journalist Stephen Rupiiha Habimana Jack and Owomugisha Donozio Banga.
Nansubuga explained that out of the eight aspirants who had picked nomination forms, only four were successfully nominated after meeting all requirements.
She noted that many were initially disqualified for failing to raise the required number of supporters, but some corrected the gaps and were later cleared.
The nominations exercise, held at Kabale Rukiiko Hall, also covered District Councilors and Special Interest Groups.
She commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that no major incidents were reported.
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After his nomination, Habimana pledged to prioritize education, youth empowerment, and tourism development, highlighting Kabale’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and the push for city status.
Owomugisha, meanwhile, urged fellow candidates to conduct peaceful campaigns, stressing the need for unity and service above rivalry.
