The Rubanda District LC5 Chairperson, Stephen Ampaire Kasyaba, has retained his seat after defeating his rival, Independent candidate Twinomujuni Julius Buzare, in a landslide victory in the 2026 general elections.
Kasyaba, who previously beat Buzare in the NRM party primaries, was officially declared winner on Thursday night by the Rubanda District Returning Officer, Medard Nteziyaremye.
According to the final results, Kasyaba polled 55,318 votes (74.36%), while Buzare garnered 19,079 votes (25.64%). In the July 2025 NRM primaries, Kasyaba had also emerged victorious with 50,594 votes (66.08%), against Buzare’s 25,082 votes (33.02%).
Speaking after the declaration of results, Kasyaba pledged to prioritize service delivery and inclusive development, thanking voters for renewing their trust in his leadership.
He said the outcome reflected confidence in his administration’s performance over the past five years.
Kasyaba noted that his new term will focus on improving infrastructure, health services, education, and access to clean water, sectors he described as critical to improving livelihoods and accelerating Rubanda District’s development.
He also extended an olive branch to his political rivals, calling for unity and collective effort in advancing the district’s progress.
“This district belongs to the people of Rubanda. Development can only be achieved through unity,” Kasyaba said.
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Meanwhile, in Kabale District, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer, Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi, was declared LC5 Chairperson-elect after defeating the incumbent Independent candidate, Nelson Nshangabasheija.
Ndyomugyenyi secured 44,511 votes (60.26%), while Nshangabasheija received 27,586 votes (37.35%), according to the Kabale District Returning Officer, Aisha Nansubuga.
Other candidates included Stephen Jack Habimana Rupiha (1,280 votes – 1.73%) and Donozio Banga Owomugisha (489 votes – 0.66%).
In Rukiga District, NRM candidate Mutebi Simon was declared winner of the LC5 Chairperson race after defeating Independent candidate Kwarikunda Micheal.
Mutebi polled 21,028 votes, while Kwarikunda obtained 17,878 votes, as announced by the District Returning Officer, Rebecca Mbabazi.
