Kasese Municipality’s Local Council One (LC1) aspirants have pledged to strengthen security, accountability, unity and service delivery as they wrapped up campaigns ahead of the village elections scheduled for July 28, 2026.
During their final campaign rallies, candidates unveiled manifestos focusing on improving security, promoting transparency, advancing community development and ensuring effective monitoring of government projects.
Speaking at Kizungu Boda-Boda Stage, the incumbent LC1 Chairperson for Kizungu Cell and Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer, Fanahasi Wakibanahi, appealed to residents to renew his mandate. He promised to strengthen security and enhance community participation in monitoring government projects to ensure quality service delivery.
In Nyamwamba West Cell, LC1 aspirant Misaki Kule Isebasu pledged to lobby for improved infrastructure and better education services. He also promised to promote unity, peaceful coexistence and community sensitization aimed at transforming residents’ mindsets for sustainable development.
Meanwhile, National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer Ali Balikowa unveiled a 10-point manifesto highlighting improved maternal healthcare, efforts to combat criminal gangs, promotion of vocational and practical skills, and increased access to safe water among his key priorities.
Former Kasese Municipality Member of Parliament Robert Centenary and Nyamwamba Division LC3 chairperson aspirant Pimako Kasereka commended the candidates for presenting issue-based manifestos. They urged voters to elect leaders based on integrity, competence and commitment to serving the community.
The two leaders also cautioned residents against accepting electoral bribes and encouraged them to participate peacefully in the elections while voting according to their conscience.
Residents Grace Kyakimwa, 47, and Yosufu Muhindo, 60, expressed readiness to vote and appealed to fellow residents to uphold peace, love and unity before, during and after the elections.
Meanwhile, Police in the Kigezi Sub-region have assured residents that comprehensive security arrangements are in place to guarantee peaceful Local Council I (LC I) elections.
Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson SP Nelson Tumushime said police, working alongside other security agencies, are fully prepared to secure Electoral Commission officials, election materials, polling stations, candidates, voters and their agents throughout the exercise.
Tumushime said Political and Crime Offences Desks have been activated in every district to respond promptly to election-related incidents, warning that anyone who disrupts the electoral process will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
He urged the public to report any incidents likely to interfere with the elections, reject violence, intimidation and voter bribery, and respect the election results to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
CUE IN SP TUMUSHIME….ON ELECTION SECURITY… RR/ENG//
