Ugandaelections2026
Here are the nominated parliamentary candidates in Jinja
From east to west and north to central, hundreds of aspirants were cleared to contest for various parliamentary seats. While some candidates will be running on party tickets as flagbearers, others are in different races as independents.
NUP's Maria Nnatabi Ledochowska seeking Butembe county seat in a picture combo alongside NRM's Alex Bradon Kintu, seeking Kagoma North seat after nomination on Thursday. (Credit: Jackie Nambogga)
By: Jackie Nambogga, Journalists @New Vision
JINJA - The two-day nomination of candidates for Uganda's 2026 parliamentary elections concluded on Thursday (October 23), having been conducted across the country.
From east to west and north to central, hundreds of aspirants were cleared to contest for various parliamentary seats. While some candidates will be running on party tickets as flagbearers, others are in different races as independents.
Some are out to retain their seats, while others are determined to muscle those coveted political positions from them.
Betty Tuuse Byuma (FDC) seeks for the Jinja District Woman MP seat. (All Photos by Jackie Nambogga)
In Jinja district in Uganda's east, here are the names of the candidates who will be on the ballot:
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Jinja Woman MP
▪️Peace Tibyaze (NRM)
▪️Miria Nambi (NUP)
▪️Betty Tuuse Byuma (FDC)
▪️Loy Katali (independent)
▪️Monica Namukose (independent)
▪️Rehema Mujoma (independent)
▪️Priscica Sanyu (independent)
▪️Sharita Namulinda (independent)
DP's only candidate Shafic Nabugo, 22, seeks for Kagoma County MP seat.
Kagoma County
▪️Fredrick Munyirwa (NRM)
▪️Innocent Anyole (NUP)
▪️Moses Muwanika Walyomu (independent)
▪️Dr. Timothy Magaya (independent)
▪️Kenneth Azira (independent)
▪️Daniel Balidawa (independent)
▪️Fred Lubaale (independent)
Loy Katali (ind) seeks the Jinja District Woman MP seat.
Butembe County
▪️Jacob Kabondo (NRM)
▪️Grace Kiirya Wanzala (FDC)
▪️Hannington Basakana (ANT)
▪️Maria Nnatabi Ledochowska (NUP)
▪️Charles Sande Kabule (independent)
▪️Shaban Okumu (independent)
▪️Kenneth Muwanika (independent)
▪️Abel Kapyate (independent)
▪️Ibrahim Mandwa (independent)
Kagoma North
▪️Alex Brandon Kintu (NRM)
▪️John Odwori (NUP)
▪️Dr. Aggrey Batesaki (FDC)
▪️Samuel Akalyaamawa (independent)
▪️Dhikusooka Gyaviira (independent)
▪️Bishop Paul Wandera (independent)
▪️Isa Budhugo (independent)