Henry Musasizi secured victory in Uganda's ruling party contest for Rubanda East parliamentary seat. The finance minister defeated Kenneth Biryabarema Joogo by capturing 22,538 votes against his opponent's 18,832 ballots. Election officials counted 41,420 total votes across the constituency during the National Resistance Movement primaries. Two additional candidates received minimal support with Pierre Mbabazi earning 11 votes and Israel Atuheire gathering 39. Monday Aggrey served as the returning officer who announced final results.
Political analysts suggest the competition remains active despite Musasizi's win. Biryabarema previously led Rubanda District as chairperson and maintains strong local connections. The narrow 3,706-vote margin between the candidates creates potential for future challenges. Observers believe Biryabarema might pursue an independent campaign during general elections. Such a strategy could divide party support and threaten Musasizi's reelection chances when voters return to polls.
Political analysts suggest the competition remains active despite Musasizi's win. Biryabarema previously led Rubanda District as chairperson and maintains strong local connections. The narrow 3,706-vote margin between the candidates creates potential for future challenges. Observers believe Biryabarema might pursue an independent campaign during general elections. Such a strategy could divide party support and threaten Musasizi's reelection chances when voters return to polls.
