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- President Museveni will also campaign for Kabagyeni at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality.
KISORO: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Kisoro District to rally support for the NRM flag bearer, Rose Kabagyeni, in the District Woman Member of Parliament by-election.
President Museveni arrived at at Muramba Primary School, Muramba Sub County in Bufumbira East County at 2:20 Pm where he will campaign for Kabagyeni. President Museveni will also campaign for Kabagyeni at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality.
Kabagyeni is contesting the Woman MP seat against candidates from various parties, including Salim Sultana (NUP), Aisha Cyimpaye (PPP), Juliet Musanase (FDC), and Mable Ingabire (UPC), following the passing of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, the former Kisoro Woman MP and State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, in early September.
Kabagyeni has pledged at several rallies to prioritize implementing the NRM manifesto, with a focus on developing tourism infrastructure in Kisoro District. She highlighted key roads, including the Kisoro-Mgahinga and Nkuringo roads, which are vital to accessing major tourism destinations.
Meanwhile, Juliet Musanase, the FDC candidate, criticized the ruling party for creating divisions in the by-election, alleging that the NRM Electoral Commission imposed a flag bearer on the electorate.
Mable Ingabire, representing the UPC, expressed dissatisfaction with previous representatives, asserting they have not advocated effectively in Parliament.
Independent candidate Akifeza Grace Ngabirano emphasized her commitment to improving healthcare, advancing lower-level health centers, establishing vocational schools for youth skills training, and boosting agricultural support.
Zubedi Sultan Salim, the NUP candidate, promised to serve as a voice for the voiceless in Kisoro, addressing pressing issues affecting the community.
