The Common Man’s Party (CMP) Secretary General, Moses Bigirwa, has been officially nominated to contest for Member of Parliament for Kamuli Municipality.
Speaking after the nomination, Munyagwa, who paused his presidential campaign in a show of solidarity, described Bigirwa as a key pillar for both the party and the Busoga subregion.
“Bigirwa is the second biggest name in Busoga after Rebecca Kadaga. It was important for me to stand by him on this important day,” Munyagwa said.
Visibly energized by the turnout of supporters, Bigirwa pledged to empower the people of Kamuli and the wider Busoga region, promising to prioritize youth employment and grassroots development if elected.
“We are here to give power back to the common man. Kamuli deserves leaders who understand their struggles and are ready to fight for their prosperity,” he said.
The nomination exercise on the first day attracted more than 25 parliamentary aspirants from various constituencies across Kamuli District.
Among them was Andrew Muwanguzi, the National Unity Platform (NUP) head of training and ideology, nominated to contest for Bugabula South.
“The Shs200 million given to MPs to buy vehicles will instead be used to start SACCOs for religious leaders who serve diligently but are often forgotten. I will also provide free mama kits to expectant mothers across Bugabula South,” Muwanguzi said.
In Bugabula North, John Teira, the NRM flag bearer, pledged to strengthen the local economy by forming a constituency-wide SACCO to support income-generating activities.
Meanwhile, Baroda Watongola, the incumbent MP for Kamuli Municipality, was nominated as an independent candidate.
She succeeded her late mother and emphasized her desire to complete ongoing projects.
“I started this term after the demise of my mother. I now seek a full term to complete the work we started together,” Watongola said.
The nomination exercise was marked by excitement, with a heavy presence of party supporters creating a vibrant atmosphere as candidates outlined their priorities ahead of the 2026 general elections.
