18/07/2025
Linda Irene Mugisa Declared NRM Flag Bearer for Fort Portal City Woman MP
πThe NRM Returning Officer for Fort Portal City, Nikirungi Alice, has declared Linda Irene Mugisa as the duly elected NRM flag bearer for the position of Woman Member of Parliament for Fort Portal City. Mugisa garnered 9,160 votes, representing 37.9% of the total votes cast.
πThe results, which were announced at midnight, placed Sylvia Rwabwogo in second position with 6,232 votes (25.7%). Other contestants included Victoria Winifred Bagaya, who polled 3,662 votes (15.1%), Judith Mukidi with 3,381 votes (14%), Karuyonga Ritah with 1,116 votes (4.5%), and Kateeba Jane Sandra, who received 236 votes (0.1%).
πNikirungi also declared Margret Mugisa Muhanga as the NRM flag bearer for the Fort Portal North Division member of parliament. Muhanga secured 7,909 votes, followed by Ruhundwa Solmon with 3,985 votes, and Mugisa Vincent with 242 votes.
πIn Fort Portal Central Division, Alex Ruhunda was declared the NRM flag bearer after obtaining 4,796 votes. He was followed by Muhenda Ronald with 3,309 votes, Kamulindwa Patrick with 2,282 votes, Kakiiza Kagaba Robert with 1,615 votes, Kayondo Gilbert with 310 votes, and Kagaba Stevenson, who received 26 votes.
πIn Kabarole district, Joseph Mugenyi was declared the NRM flag bearer for Burahya county after obtaining 23,513 votes, representing 50.6%. He was followed by Richard Rwabuhinga with 14,916 votes (32.1%), Mwanguhya Charles Mpagi with 6,470 votes (13.9%), Rwigyema H. Rubalema with 1,524 votes (3.3%), and Muhumuza Frank, who received 43 votes (0.09%).
πMeanwhile, Kirungi Annet Pamela was declared the NRM flag bearer for the woman MP Kabarole district after obtaining 14224, representing 41.2 % of votes. She was followed by Victoria Businge Rusoke with 11610 votes 33.6%), Awiwo Switi Specioza with 4643 votes(13.4%), and Kemigabo Stella with 4078 votes(11.8%).