Over 250 former NUP supporters from three districts just switched to Uganda's ruling party. These defectors from Kyenjojo, Bunyangabu, and Ntoroko were paraded at a ceremony in the Tooro sub-region, presided over by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa. He welcomed them into the National Resistance Movement and told them to start mobilizing more support for the NRM ahead of future political activities.
During the event, Tayebwa also announced two directives from President Yoweri Museveni. He said all fees in Universal Primary Education schools will be fully abolished starting next year to ease the financial load on parents, alongside recruiting more teachers. Tayebwa added that road infrastructure funding will be increased nationwide, with larger districts getting special consideration. Some of the new members, like former NUP candidate Jennifa Kabasinguzi, said they left the opposition due to poor campaign facilitation and were attracted by the NRM's promise of job opportunities and stability. This move continues a trend of political realignment in the region as the ruling party absorbs opposition figures.
During the event, Tayebwa also announced two directives from President Yoweri Museveni. He said all fees in Universal Primary Education schools will be fully abolished starting next year to ease the financial load on parents, alongside recruiting more teachers. Tayebwa added that road infrastructure funding will be increased nationwide, with larger districts getting special consideration. Some of the new members, like former NUP candidate Jennifa Kabasinguzi, said they left the opposition due to poor campaign facilitation and were attracted by the NRM's promise of job opportunities and stability. This move continues a trend of political realignment in the region as the ruling party absorbs opposition figures.
