The battle for Kawempe North has reached fever pitch as President Yoweri Museveni prepares to hit the campaign trail for NRM flag bearer Faridah Nambi.
The race, which has seen intense competition among ten candidates, follows the death of former MP Muhammad Ssegirinya in January.
Nambi has hit the ground running with a campaign message focused on youth and women empowerment. From garbage-clogged trenches to jobless youth loitering the streets, she says she has seen it all and is ready to fix it.
“I have walked through the zones and seen the suffering firsthand, poverty, children out of school, and garbage everywhere. I will work with the government to bring money and services to my people,” she declared.
Big names in NRM, including Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, have stormed Kawempe North to rally support. Nabbanja told voters that choosing opposition candidates has only left them stranded.
“Kampala lacks services because of poor voting decisions. You elect people who don’t sit in the NRM caucus, so where do you expect services to come from? Choose Nambi, and you’ll see a difference!” Nabbanja warned.
To sweeten the deal, the Prime Minister announced plans for a SEED Secondary School and a Presidential Skilling Hub in the area.
NRM Mobilization Boss Rosemary Seninde also fired shots at opposition MPs, blaming them for Kawempe North’s stagnation.
“For over 20 years, the opposition has controlled this area, yet nothing has improved. Instead of working with the government, they spend time fighting it. Elect Nambi, and things will change,” she assured residents.
With just hours left before campaigns officially close, all eyes are now on the ballot box as Kawempe North voters prepare to decide their next representative. Will NRM’s push for votes pay off? The showdown is on.
Nambi, daughter to the mighty Moses Kigongo is not just riding on her father’s legacy. This social activist-turned-politician has built her own name through relentless community work and a firebrand approach to leadership.
From leading clean water campaigns to advocating for social justice, Nambi has been a force to reckon with. She even earned a spot at Barack Obama’s 2010 Presidential Summit in Washington, rubbing shoulders with global changemakers.
Armed with an MBA from The University of Edinburgh, she set her sights on politics, throwing her hat into the 2021 Kampala Woman MP race. Her entry into the field shook the political scene, with many seeing her as a strong contender, given her background and connections.
