Fighting, money passing hands, wrong people voting, with few showing up marked NRM village polls across Kigezi. People lined up behind their picks between 10 a.m. and noon after checking names on party lists. Many leaders came to their home areas, with some winning spots. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi became publicity head for Kayungwe village without anyone running against him. Henry Musasizi watched voting in Rubanda East, saying people still back the party strongly.
Security issues stopped elections in 13 Kabale villages. Susan Bigabwamukama said voting stopped at Nyakibande, Kanyankwanzi, Kabira, Rwakanywiire, Nyakyaato, and Kahama II. Silvano Rwambuka added that Busangano B, Rwaza, and Kyamboha also had no votes. Kakoma cell, Mukarangye ward, and Kabarisa cell faced similar troubles. The district leader sent more police to help these areas vote safely.
Kisoro town saw angry losers claim cheating. Shaban Maniragaba lost but said strangers and children voted against the rules. He wants new elections. Kibande Cell residents stayed home, saying the system let outsiders cast ballots. Gishegyera Cell saw less than 50 of 902 registered members show up for voting.
Security issues stopped elections in 13 Kabale villages. Susan Bigabwamukama said voting stopped at Nyakibande, Kanyankwanzi, Kabira, Rwakanywiire, Nyakyaato, and Kahama II. Silvano Rwambuka added that Busangano B, Rwaza, and Kyamboha also had no votes. Kakoma cell, Mukarangye ward, and Kabarisa cell faced similar troubles. The district leader sent more police to help these areas vote safely.
Kisoro town saw angry losers claim cheating. Shaban Maniragaba lost but said strangers and children voted against the rules. He wants new elections. Kibande Cell residents stayed home, saying the system let outsiders cast ballots. Gishegyera Cell saw less than 50 of 902 registered members show up for voting.
