Uganda's ruling party faces heated battles across Teso region as politicians prepare for July primaries. Veteran leaders fight to keep their positions against younger challengers who promise fresh ideas. Many voters have grown tired of poor service delivery and absent representatives who focus more on national duties than local needs. The National Resistance Movement primaries will decide who carries party flags into general elections.
Kalaki district sees fierce competition for the Woman MP seat among mostly young candidates under 40. Former MP Maria Goretti Ajilo returns at 62 to challenge current representative Jennifer Ayoo Nalukwago. Voters criticize Nalukwago for spending time studying in Kampala instead of serving her people. Two senior police officers quit their jobs to run for office, showing how serious this election has become.
Monica Asako builds bridges and roads to win community support against established politicians. Some candidates abandon NRM races because campaigns cost massive amounts of money. These politicians join opposition parties or run as independents, creating more competition for ruling party candidates.
Parliament Speaker Anita Among faces no challengers in Bukedea district and continues her political dominance. State Minister Kenneth Ongalo struggles against strong local opposition in Kalaki county. District leaders and former party officials unite against him in what could become a major upset.
Vice President Jessica Alupo welcomes challenges from multiple women candidates in Katakwi district. Political families emerge as ministers' children enter races across different constituencies. Voters demand candidates who deliver real results rather than empty promises from party loyalists.
Kalaki district sees fierce competition for the Woman MP seat among mostly young candidates under 40. Former MP Maria Goretti Ajilo returns at 62 to challenge current representative Jennifer Ayoo Nalukwago. Voters criticize Nalukwago for spending time studying in Kampala instead of serving her people. Two senior police officers quit their jobs to run for office, showing how serious this election has become.
Monica Asako builds bridges and roads to win community support against established politicians. Some candidates abandon NRM races because campaigns cost massive amounts of money. These politicians join opposition parties or run as independents, creating more competition for ruling party candidates.
Parliament Speaker Anita Among faces no challengers in Bukedea district and continues her political dominance. State Minister Kenneth Ongalo struggles against strong local opposition in Kalaki county. District leaders and former party officials unite against him in what could become a major upset.
Vice President Jessica Alupo welcomes challenges from multiple women candidates in Katakwi district. Political families emerge as ministers' children enter races across different constituencies. Voters demand candidates who deliver real results rather than empty promises from party loyalists.
