Former ministers, MPs join EALA race

Former state minister, for economic monitoring in the office of the President, Henry Banyenzaki, has thrown his hat in the ring.

Former ministers and MPs have picked up nomination forms for the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) race.

At least 12 aspirants turned up at the NRM secretariat at Kyadondo Road in Kampala on Monday, according to NRM EC chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi.

Among those who picked form include; former internal affairs minister Rose Akol and Francis Babu the former minister for housing. Former minister Henry Banyenzaki is also in the race.

Former MP Milton Muwuma, former presidential aide Sarah Kagingo and Capt. Pollar Awich among others picked forms.

Aspirants paid a non-refundable nomination fee of sh2m, seconded by two MPs with academic qualifications fit for an MP. An aspirant can turn up in person or send an agent.

Of the 9 MPs Uganda sends to EALA, 6 are from NRM based on the numerical strength it enjoys in Parliament.