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Mark Tumuheki has been nominated as the councillor representing Masheruka town council
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Bushenyi
Several candidates were today nominated to contest as district councillors for their respective sub-counties in Sheema and Bushenyi districts. The nomination exercise, which will run for three days across the country, kicked off today in line with the general elections roadmap released by the Electoral Commission of Uganda. The process for LC5 chairpersons and councillors started on September 3, 2025, and will end on September 5, 2025. Candidates aspiring for the position of district chairperson are required to collect signatures from at least two-thirds of the sub-counties in their respective districts.
Some of the candidates who spoke to our reporter outlined key areas they intend to prioritize if elected, including education, health, economic empowerment, community welfare, skilling, and sensitization.
Nelson Karuhanga has been nominated as the councillor representing workers in the district council
Bushenyi District Returning Officer, Joseph Tumwijukye, said the exercise began smoothly, with most candidates coming from the ruling NRM party and independents. He added that the number of aspirants is expected to increase before the deadline on Friday.
Tumwijukye further noted that the Electoral Commission is working closely with security agencies to ensure a peaceful process, warning that anyone attempting to disrupt the exercise would face the law.
Sheema
In Sheema District, several aspirants were also successfully nominated.
Mark Tumuheki, the NRM flag bearer for LC5 Councillor in Masheruka Town Council, was duly nominated.
Nelson Karuhanga, the councillor representing Kasaana Sub-county, was nominated as the councillor representing workers.
Dan Mugizi, the current workers’ councillor, was nominated as the councillor representing the elderly in the district council.
Betty Kagayano, the LC5 female councillor representing Kitagata Sub-county and Kitagata Town Council, was nominated as councillor for the elderly.
Jane Natwijuka, the former female district councillor for Kabwohe Division, was nominated to reclaim her seat.
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