The opposition finally choked in their absolute stronghold while the ruling party surprisingly encroached. The National Resistance Movement actually snatched three parliamentary spots out of ten in Kampala, which shocked everyone used to total domination from the National Unity Platform. Minsa Kabanda successfully defended against David Lewis Rubongoya to secure Kampala Central for the government side.
Defeats piled up for the challengers elsewhere. Madina Nsereko took down Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu over in Kawempe South, which stings because he is the brother of Robert Kyagulanyi. Over in Nakawa East, Fred Ruhindi beat Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro even though the guy is currently sitting behind bars.
That opposition group still holds the majority despite those losses. Joel Ssenyonyi crushed it in Nakawa West, grabbing 21,765 ballots to leave Anderson Burora and his 9,586 tally in the dust. Returning Officer Rashid Hasakya confirmed Ssenyonyi as the clear winner based on the heavy numbers.
Random contenders barely registered on the radar. Ivan Bwowe, Wilberforce Kyambadde, Happy Nsasira, Norbert Vincent Okumu, Felix Okuye, and Rwamiti Apuuli all put up meager stats that hardly matter. Ssenyonyi still cried foul about cheating in his area and claimed Mufumbiro got robbed in the neighboring division.
Other spots stayed with the challengers. Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi beat Faridah Nambi in Kawempe North. The Electoral Commission named Abubakar Kawalya and Zahara Luyirika as victors in Rubaga, while Shamim Malende took the Woman MP slot.
Yoweri Museveni always claims the city fails because opposition leaders cannot work with the state. With the ruling faction gaining actual ground inside the capital, everyone wonders if services might actually improve for the residents.
Defeats piled up for the challengers elsewhere. Madina Nsereko took down Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu over in Kawempe South, which stings because he is the brother of Robert Kyagulanyi. Over in Nakawa East, Fred Ruhindi beat Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro even though the guy is currently sitting behind bars.
That opposition group still holds the majority despite those losses. Joel Ssenyonyi crushed it in Nakawa West, grabbing 21,765 ballots to leave Anderson Burora and his 9,586 tally in the dust. Returning Officer Rashid Hasakya confirmed Ssenyonyi as the clear winner based on the heavy numbers.
Random contenders barely registered on the radar. Ivan Bwowe, Wilberforce Kyambadde, Happy Nsasira, Norbert Vincent Okumu, Felix Okuye, and Rwamiti Apuuli all put up meager stats that hardly matter. Ssenyonyi still cried foul about cheating in his area and claimed Mufumbiro got robbed in the neighboring division.
Other spots stayed with the challengers. Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi beat Faridah Nambi in Kawempe North. The Electoral Commission named Abubakar Kawalya and Zahara Luyirika as victors in Rubaga, while Shamim Malende took the Woman MP slot.
Yoweri Museveni always claims the city fails because opposition leaders cannot work with the state. With the ruling faction gaining actual ground inside the capital, everyone wonders if services might actually improve for the residents.
