National Unity Platform Unveils Candidates for Entebbe Municipality Elections
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has officially released its list of candidates slated to compete in the upcoming local government elections for Wakiso District, specifically within Entebbe Municipality. The list, which includes candidates for a wide array of positions from Mayoral to local councillors, signals the party’s comprehensive strategy to secure leadership across the municipality’s administrative layers.
Topping the ticket for the municipality’s highest office is Richard Ssekyondo, who will be vying for the powerful position of Entebbe Municipality Mayor. The party has also endorsed candidates for the critical Division Chairperson roles. For Division A, the candidate will be Ssekawooya Arafat, and for Division B, John Mugabi (also listed as John Mugabi Socrates) will carry the party’s flag.
The detailed candidate lists reveal a deep roster of contenders for both direct and women councillor seats across the municipality’s various electoral areas.
For the Municipality/City level, the women councillor candidates are:
· Jacquiline Mirembe (Kiwafu)
· Molly Zzimula (Central I)
· Florence Chediko (Central B and C)
· Mustafa Angwan (Katabi)
The direct councillor candidates at the Municipality/City level are:
· Medi Ali Kayidali (Kiggungu)
· Ahmed Kasawuli Bawonga (Kiwafu)
· Eriah Maido (Central)
· Christine Naggayi (Katabi)
Further down the ballot, the party has fielded a strong contingent for Division/Subcounty/Municipality positions. Key direct councillor candidates include Joseph Ssentongo (Kiggungu), George Ntonganvi (Kitooro Central/Kiwafu West), John Boyondo (Central), Patrick Kisembo (Central A), and Alex Efumbi (Katabi).
The women councillor candidates for these local wards feature Jane Nakafeero (Kiggungu Ward), Gladys Namata (Kiwafu), Racheal Apio (Central A), and Eva Namanda (Katabi-Busambaga), among others.
Notably, the list also includes Najja Nasiif as the candidate for the pivotal District Chairperson position for the larger Wakiso District.
This comprehensive slate of candidates underscores NUP’s commitment to contesting seats at every level of local governance in Entebbe. The party is positioning itself for a strong showing, aiming to translate its national support into concrete administrative control within the municipality.
The public has received the list with significant engagement on the party’s official social media channels.
