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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 35290, member: 636"]
Kasese district maintains its strong opposition stance as Uganda heads toward the 2026 elections. The area faces uncertain times, with people switching between political parties. Former opposition leader Winnie Kiiza believes opposition power remains alive there. The region makes different choices than most places in Uganda. It shows a fighting spirit dating back many years.

Since 2001, Dr Kizza Besigye won hearts in Kasese until he stepped back from running for president in 2021. Bobi Wine gained 45 percent of local votes that year, with President Museveni barely ahead at 48 percent. People remember broken promises about an airport, mines, a salt factory, a farming cooperative, and water projects. These issues keep the opposition feeling strong among voters. The western district borders Congo with 27 sub-counties, 14 town councils, five parliament seats, and six members of parliament.

Farm prices stay low for coffee, maize, rice, and beans, making locals feel ignored by the central government. The Forum for Democratic Change party leads opposition groups, but seems weak at the grassroots level lately. The National Unity Platform has little impact beyond some youth support. Kiiza says respect for the local kingdom matters, but voters want real service and honest representation above all. She thinks a fair election will bring leaders who represent local voices well.
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