President Yoweri Museveni, who doubles as the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has called on Kisoro residents to cast their votes for NRM candidate Rose Kabagyeni in the upcoming Woman MP by-election.
The election, scheduled for Thursday, seeks to fill the vacancy left by the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. Addressing large crowds at rallies in Muramba Sub County and Shaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality, Museveni emphasized that the NRM’s track record of progress and stability uniquely positions it to improve livelihoods in Kisoro and beyond.
Museveni’s message highlighted the importance of party allegiance when choosing leaders, urging voters to prioritize candidates from a party with a proven commitment to national development. “Always ask candidates seeking leadership which political party they belong to. If you don’t ask, you may make mistakes.
The NRM has demonstrated capacity for development over many years, unlike parties that stunted Uganda’s growth for over two decades after independence,” he told the assembled crowds.
As the NRM flag bearer, Kabagyeni represents Museveni’s broader vision for continued economic growth and social stability in the region. Museveni’s visit underscores the significance of this by-election, with the President assuring Kisoro residents that their support of the NRM will pave the way for stronger development initiatives and improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.
NRM supporters in Kisoro see Kabagyeni as a continuation of Museveni’s agenda, which they believe has brought stability and opportunity to their district. For many, the upcoming election is more than a vote for an individual it’s a vote for sustaining the progress they attribute to the NRM.
