As we get closer to 2026 general elections, several politicians have shown interest in running for different posts.
Others have resorted to sting each other in different ways, including accusations of opponents having less qualifications to get into the August house.
Like other regions in the country, Bungokho Central politics looks to be toxic as the country gets closer to the 2026 general elections
Masaba Muhamood, the Mayor of Industrial Division, and NRM MP flag bearer for Bungokho Central has on several occasions faced it roughly with his opponents, who accuse him of not going to school.
While responding to criticism by different politicians & opponents who accuse him of not going to school, Masaba says- "YES, I am less educated, but I can transform my community because of my experience in leadership. By the way, I have what takes me to parliament, you all well know that I went back to School when I was an Adult and managed to aquire what is required by the Electoral Commission to see me in parliament, therefore, I want to clarify that whoever says that I am not qualified is just blackmail"
Masaba further notice that the community is not looking for highly educated individuals. All they need is a person who understands their needs and problems they face in order to look for solutions.
"As a leader, I've helped many of our youths to get jobs by joining the forces like Police, military and the Prisons, I've helped pay fees for many orphan, ive been there for many families that have lost loved ones. Take a look a look at the Lukhonjje Presidential hub, I was part of the team that made sure that we benefit from it, " says Masaba.
Masaba among other 10 candidates are striking to eliminate Hon Wanda Richard, who has just been in parliament for one term.
WHO IS MASABA MUHAMOOD.
In 2020, Masaba Muhamood Mutenyo, then the National Resistance Movement (NRM) chairperson of Mbale District, excelled in the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and looked forward to enrolling for "A" Level at Mt Masaba High School in Mbale Town, where he sat for his UCE examinations.
After receiving the news that he had scored 52 aggregates in the Third Division, Mr Masaba, 48 years old, a prominent businessman, and also a mayor of the Industrial City division, was seen celebrating.
Masaba during his graduation last year
Born in 1972 in Nabumali Ward, Nabumali Town Council, Mbale District, Mr Masaba dropped out of school in Senior Two in 1991 but since then, he has been making unsuccessful attempts to go back to school.
While in one one-on-one with our reporter, Mr Masaba said he dropped out of school due to unavoidable circumstances.
“I wanted to improve my abilities to speak English and write well. I knew how to write but not so well,” he said.
Despite his busy schedule, Mr Masaba says after the "A" Level, he joined university to pursue a course of his interest.
Mr Masaba’s father, the late Nicholas Simon Mutenyo, was deputy director of Special Forces during President Milton Obote's regime but went missing. His body has never been found since 1985.
Last year, Mr. Masaba Muhamood Mutenyo, the Mayor of Mbale's Industrial City Division, graduated with a Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration from Bugema University during its 29th graduation ceremony on November 5, 2023. The ceremony, held at the main campus in Luwero district, was presided over by the Chancellor, Pr. Dr. Moses Maka, with the theme "Stepping boldly forward" derived from Joshua 1:9.
Aftet graduation, Mr. Masaba expressed gratitude to God, his lecturers, and his family for their support in achieving this milestone.
Despite facing educational challenges in his youth due to his father's early passing, Mr. Masaba encouraged the younger generation to seize their educational opportunities and not struggle later in life.
He also announced his intention to pursue further studies and obtain a degree.
Bungokho Sub County is one of the biggest sub-counties in Bungokho central constituency with over 20,000 voters.
This constituency was led by former state Minister of Trade, Hon. Micheal Werishe Kafabusa who lost his seat in the 2021 parliamentary elections to NRM’s Richard Wanda relegating him to agriculture where he now spends much of his time as he ponders whether or not to contest in the 2026 general elections.
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