Ms. Ritah Namuwenge, has officially declared her intention to represent the people of Mbale City as their Woman Member of Parliament. She was duly nominated to contest in the upcoming National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries scheduled for July 16, 2025.
Namuwenge’s entry into the race has generated fresh momentum and renewed focus on grassroots-led leadership and transformative public service delivery. Her nomination was received with excitement by supporters, particularly youth and women’s groups, who see her as a pragmatic leader grounded in community mobilization and economic empowerment.
“Village to Village, Parish to Parish, Ghetto to Ghetto”
Addressing the media shortly after her nomination, Namuwenge made a passionate appeal for inclusive leadership. “I have come so we move together — village to village, parish to parish, and ghetto to ghetto — to ensure we win this election, have a strong voice in Parliament, and lobby for the transformation of Mbale City,” she said.
Namuwenge pledged to use her experience from implementing flagship national programs such as Emyooga and the Parish Development Model to push for a more responsive and accountable governance system in the city. These programs are geared toward enhancing household incomes through enterprise development, skills enhancement, and access to affordable capital.
With years of service coordinating national wealth creation initiatives, Namuwenge brings a hands-on understanding of poverty alleviation strategies and local government dynamics. She believes these experiences provide her with a unique advantage in translating policy into action, especially in urban and peri-urban contexts like Mbale City.
“I want to amplify the voices of the marginalized — the women, the youth, the informal traders, and the urban poor. I will be their bridge to Parliament and will fight for better roads, markets, healthcare, education, and job creation,” she said.
In a bid to foster harmony and unity within the NRM ranks, Namuwenge appealed to her fellow contenders to prioritize the collective good of the party and Mbale City.
“This is the time for us to put people first,” Namuwenge stated. “I ask my fellow contenders to allow me to lead this race. I have the experience, networks, and vision to solve the challenges facing our people.”
Her appeal signals a commitment to avoiding internal divisions that have, in the past, undermined the party’s performance in urban electoral battles.
The Mbale City Woman MP seat is considered one of the region’s most politically charged and symbolically important positions. It is currently held by Hon. Connie Galiwango, a seasoned politician whose silence on whether she will seek re-election has only added intrigue to the upcoming primaries.
The NRM nomination exercise for Parliamentary, Mayoral, and LC5 District Chairperson flag bearer positions is ongoing and will run until June 30, 2025. With the internal elections slated for July 16, the race for Mbale City is expected to attract significant attention from political analysts and the electorate alike.
As the campaign trail heats up, Namuwenge’s platform of people-centered leadership, grassroots mobilization, and service delivery improvement is likely to resonate with voters hungry for transformative change. Should she clinch the NRM flag and ultimately win the seat, she promises to bring a blend of policy knowledge, local engagement, and national networks to Parliament in pursuit of Mbale City’s development agenda.
Story By: Kusolo John.
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