Joseph Mugenyi has been officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer for Burahya County.
Mugenyi famously secured 23,513 votes, representing 50.6 percent of ballots cast, in the party primaries three months ago.
Speaking at a press conference at Fort Fun City shortly after his nomination, Mugenyi thanked NRM members for their support and vowed to prioritize youth empowerment and constituency development.
“This nomination is a call to serve. We must give young people opportunities to thrive and ensure that development reaches every household in Burahya,” Mugenyi said.
His closest rival, Richard Rwabuhinga, Kabarole District LCV Chairperson, garnered 14,916 votes and has announced he will run as an independent candidate in the 2026 general elections.
Mugenyi’s victory in the primaries is seen by political analysts as a consolidation of his support within the ruling party structures in Kabarole District, setting the stage for a competitive race in Burahya County.
Notably, Mwanguhya Charles Mpagi, who contested in the previous elections, will not be standing as an independent candidate this time.
The nomination event attracted NRM supporters, local leaders, and journalists, marking the official launch of Mugenyi’s campaign under the party banner.
