NRM had dominated the Kasese Municipality Mayor’s seat since the creation of the municipality ten years ago. According to the official poll result, FDC’s Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha garnered 11,572 votes defeating NRM’s Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku Kime who polled 10,937 votes.
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A political fanatic showcase his love for candidates
Forum for Democratic Change-FDC party supporters took to the
streets in Kasese municipality to celebrate the capture of Mayor’s seat from
the ruling National Resistance Movement-NRM.
Unlike the previous victory of three parliamentary seats, thousands
of FDC supporters poured out on the streets and danced throughout Tuesday in
what looks to be a historic victory for the party.
NRM had dominated the Kasese Municipality Mayor’s seat since
the creation of the municipality ten years ago. According to the official poll
result, FDC’s Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha garnered 11,572 votes defeating NRM’s Godfrey
Kabbyanga Baluku Kime who polled 10,937 votes.
The other candidates were the National Unity Platform-NUP candidate, Samuel
Ahebwa who polled 143 votes and independent candidate, Johnson Mutungwa who
polled 99 votes. URN brings you the highlights of the celebration in
pictures.
Bureau Chief
Basaija is a graduate of Uganda Christian University (UCU-Mukono) holding a Bachelors Degree in Mass Communication.
He also boosts of numerous training's in communication studies.
Before joining URN, he had served as Documentation personnel, Field news reporter, Radio presenter and News Editor.
Basaija is a social critic and a young farmer.
He believes in writing for social change.
At URN Basaija is incharge of Bundibugyo, Bunyangabu and Kasese Districts.