Ninsiima Evelyn Kikafunda, who came third in the July 17, 2025 National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, has announced her intention to contest as an independent candidate for the Rubanda District Woman Member of Parliament seat.
Kikafunda lost the NRM flag to incumbent Woman MP Prossy Akampurira during the party primaries but said she is not backing down from the race.
Speaking on Sunday during a thanksgiving Mass for Rev. Fr. Onesmus Ahabwe at Kitogota Cell, Kagarama Ward, Hamuhambo Town Council, Kikafunda told congregants that she was determined to continue seeking the mandate of Rubanda voters.
“I am not yet done with the struggle. I will continue to serve and implement programs under my campaign slogan Entunguka Etaremura as I prepare for the 2026 general election,” she said.
The thanksgiving Mass also marked the first clerical duties of Rev. Fr. Ahabwe, who was ordained on Saturday by Rt. Rev. Callist Rubaramira, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese. Fr. Ahabwe baptized 34 children into the Catholic faith during the celebration held at his home in Kitogota.
