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Sheema
Leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Sheema District have officially endorsed the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among, for the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) of the NRM. The endorsement was made during a high-level meeting hosted by Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Dickson Kateshumbwa, at his residence in Rutooma Ward, Kabwohe Division, Sheema Municipality.
The meeting brought together all NRM sub-county chairpersons in Sheema District, as well as leaders of the Sheema Municipality and District NRM Youth Structures, Women's Leagues, veterans, and representatives of older persons. Hon. Kateshumbwa, who is spearheading Speaker Among's campaign in the western region, praised her for exemplary leadership, uniting Parliament, and mobilization efforts that have continued to strengthen the party.
Captain Mike Mukula, NRM Chairperson for the Eastern Region, urged delegates to support Speaker Among, describing her as a stabilizing force with a clear vision for the party's sustainability. Robert Nkwemeriire, the Sheema District Speaker, also pledged the support of district speakers countrywide and applauded Among’s consistent grassroots mobilization.
Kateshumbwa addressing his supporters at Kabwohe main stadium
Speaker Among is contesting the position against her predecessor, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, former Speaker of Parliament. After the endorsement meeting, Speaker Among presided over the official launch of Hon. Kateshumbwa's four-year manifesto—a detailed report highlighting his achievements as Sheema Municipality MP since 2021. The event was held at Kabwohe Main Stadium.
Speaking at the event, Among commended Kateshumbwa for his dedication to lobbying for development projects in the constituency and for his expertise in national budget processes. She described him as a trusted parliamentary consultant on matters of taxation and finance. “Hon. Kateshumbwa has played a vital role in budget formulation and service delivery in Sheema. His leadership reflects the core values of the NRM,” she said.
Sheema NRM Leaders EndorseSpeaker Anita Among
As part of her visit, Speaker Among delivered financial support from national leaders to bolster local development initiatives. She handed over UGX 25 million from President Yoweri Museveni, UGX 10 million from Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and UGX 20 million from her personal contribution. The funds are designated to support various SACCOs, including the Sheema Journalists SACCO, market vendors, taxi operators, Boda Boda riders, and ghetto youth in Sheema Municipality.
Additional contributions included:
Speaker Among emphasized the significance of economic empowerment as a cornerstone of national progress. “These contributions reflect our shared commitment to uplifting the informal sector, which forms the backbone of our economy,” she said. Sheema District Woman MP, Hon. Rose Mary Nyakikongoro, took the opportunity to urge the Speaker to prioritize salary enhancements for arts teachers and the upgrading of the Kabwohe–Masheruka–Nyakambu–Bwizibwera Road.
Mp Kateshumbwa welcoming Speaker Among
In response, Among assured the audience that government had already allocated funds for the road project and that the teachers' salary issue was under active consideration.
In his manifesto report, Hon. Kateshumbwa highlighted key achievements, including:
He reaffirmed his commitment to promoting development-focused policies and ensuring that government services are accessible to the people of Sheema.
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