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- Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the development, stating that both overt and covert officers have been deployed to ensure a safe environment, allowing voters to exercise their civic duty in electing the next Woman MP.
KISORO: Police in Kisoro District have deployed heavily ahead of the NRM Primary by-election to replace the late Sarah Mateke, the former Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament, who passed away in early September.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the development, stating that both overt and covert officers have been deployed to ensure a safe environment, allowing voters to exercise their civic duty in electing the next Woman MP.
“We urge all stakeholders, candidates, and voters to cooperate fully and adhere to the voting rules to ensure a smooth and successful electoral process,” Maate said.
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Meanwhile, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, assured supporters in Kisoro that the party is committed to ensuring peaceful primaries in the Woman MP by-election. Speaking at the NRM offices in Kisoro Municipality on Thursday, Odoi emphasized that security teams have already identified potential hotspots and developed strategies to address any disturbances.
He outlined the requirement for each candidate to have two agents at every polling station one responsible for displaying the candidate’s poster and the other for overseeing the vote count. He also warned candidates against inciting violence, urging them to maintain peace in preparation for the upcoming general elections.
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Ahead of the voting, a mini-baraza will be held to finalize voter verification, concluding by 10:30 a.m., with voting set to begin at 11 a.m. in all villages across Kisoro. Additionally, on Thursday, NRM electoral staff from all sub-counties underwent training to enhance efficiency during the voting process.
The NRM candidates vying for the Woman MP position in Kisoro District include Akifeza Grace Ngabirano, Mbonye Hellen, Igiraneza Winfred Faith, Irakunda Jemimah, Rose Kabagyeni, Kitentera Blessed, Irene Mahirwe, and Nirere Fancy Brenda. The by-election follows the death of Sarah Mateke, the former State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, who also served as the Woman MP for Kisoro.
