Parliamentary elections watch

Bob Muzinduki is eying the Fort Portal Municipality Seat. He accuses the incumbent Dr. Apollo Karugaba of being out of touch with his constituents and failing to effect his electoral promises of improving health, electrifying the entire town and creating jobs for the youth. Muzinduki promises to woo investors to tap the agricultural potential of Kabarole thus create jobs for the many unemployed youth. ** * Sam Wonekha is the one of the new aspirants that is giving Silvester Wasieba Wanjusi, MP for Bubulo West sleepless nights. Wonekha who holds a Masters in public Administration and management, stands for community participation in development. He is committed to helping President Museveni implement his manifesto through visionary leadership that aims at developing the area. *** Godfrey Kiwanuka, a teacher and businessman has declared his intention to contest for the Kyaddondo South seat. He wants to oust Steven Kavuma, the incumbent and Minister of State for Defence, whom he alleges to have done nothing to develop the constituency. He plans to establish community development associations to fight poverty and enhance development. RAKAI district economist, Ruth Asiimwe Kanyaruju has declared her intention to unseat state minister for internal affairs and Rakai district woman MP, Sarah Kiyingi Namusoke. "These grass roots women need someone with total commitment to work with them and articulate their issues in parliament and I am the person who can do this having worked with them for over seven years," said Kanyuruju who holds a BA degree in economics and rural economy. Winnie Makumbi, Kampala City Council (KCC) secretary for Gender wants to replace Gertrude Lubega Byekwaso as the Masaka District Woman Member of Parliament. She has been representing Lubaga South in the city council but wants to go back to her home district and represent her people in the House. Dr Nsaba Buturo, Uganda AIDS Commission director for planning and monitoring is bringing his vast experience in public administration to politics. He has got his eyes set on ousting Eddie Kwizera Wa-Galungu from Bufumbira East seat. His major agenda? "To spearhead development through micro-finance and effective representation in Parliament." He is standing on the Movement ticket. David Mafabi, Pan African Movement Senior Political Assistant has declared his intentions to contest for a seat in the East African Legislative. Mafabi aims says he is aiming at, "harmonising and stabilising macro-economic policies in the region and also speed up the on the ongoing negotiation between the three partner states on a customs union." He says because of the need of building a consensus on collective defence and security matters, he will will address these issues when he joins the East African Community. David Mafabi, Pan African Movement Senior Political Assistant has declared his intentions to contest for a seat in the East African Legislative. Mafabi aims says he is aiming at, "harmonising and stabilising macro-economic policies in the region and also speed up the on the ongoing negotiation between the three partner states on a customs union." He says because of the need of building a consensus on collective defence and security matters, he will will address these issues when he joins the East African Community. Dr. Mike Bayiga director of Uganda Medical Volunteer's Association and deputy speaker of Uganda Young Democrats (UYD) is to contest the Buikwe South. Bayiga says that he wants to champion legislators to withdraw mandate from non-performing elected leaders. He said that the people of the constituency have been voiceless for over 15 years. "I shall champion debate on land, federo and shall not tolerate corruption of public officers,'' he said. He also promised to advocate for betterment of schools, roads and modernise agriculture. The current Member of Parliament for Buikwe south Major. Kanseera Kibirango, said that he is not seeking re-elections again. To Baru Paula Dominic, a senior inspectorate officer in the IGG's office, Adjumani, as a new district could use women empowerment as a focal point in its search for self s ustainability and total development. "This is because women form the majority of the population and are the mothers of Adjumuni district," she says. But this would also require the guidance of clear headed, visionary, effective and experienced leadership. That is why Baru, who holds a Masters degree in Ethics and Public Management is offering herself as a candidate for the maiden Women Parliamentary Seat in Adjumani district. Ends